Dissecting aneurysm is the most common acute disease of the aorta. Classification of the types of nervous system involvement I cases of dissecting aortic aneurysm usually includes three types, depending on whether ischemic changes involve the peripheral nerves, spinal cord, or brain.

Ischemic spinal cord lesions with aortic dissecting aneurysm are rare and clinically they present flaccid paraplegia.

We have seen one case of complete paraplegia due to aortic dissecting aneurysm and report the case of complete paraplegia due to aortic dissecting aneurysm and report the case here with its clinical manifestations, laboratory data, radiologic findings and rehabilitation management.

Keywords :Dissecting aortic aneurysm, Paraplegia, Spinal cord ischemia