Abnormal spinal cord morphology Spinal cord compression HP:0002176 External mechanical compression of the spinal cord. Clinical abnormalities vary according to the site of the compression any may comprise pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence. The compression may be caused by fractures of the spine, neoplasms, abscesses, and other factors. SNOMEDCT_US:71286001 UMLS:C0037926 Pressure on spinal cord