A New Risk Factor for Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury.

Several behavioral factors such as violence, impulsivity, and alcohol-related problems are associated with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). Such factors have been associated with inherently low neuronal serotonergic capacity that in turn is reflected in low activity of monoamine oxidase (MAO) as measured in platelets. The aim of the study was to characterize platelet MAO activity and impulsivity in persons with TSCI.