SPINE - NON TRAUMA + TRAUMA
CORD SYNDROMES
PromptList cord syndromes and their differentiating aetiology and clinical features
They LOVE these compare and contrast cord syndrome tables or questions. They usually want a small amount on several pathologies rather than in depth on one.
They LOVE these compare and contrast cord syndrome tables or questions. They usually want a small amount on several pathologies rather than in depth on one.
Response
Cord hemisection = Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
Cord hemisection = Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
PromptClinical features of central cord syndrome
ResponseMotor impairment> sensory
UL >LL
Distal >proximal
Incomplete paralysis
Incomplete sensory loss
Urinary retention/bladder dysfunction
UL >LL
Distal >proximal
Incomplete paralysis
Incomplete sensory loss
Urinary retention/bladder dysfunction
PromptNon traumatic causes of central cord syndrome
ResponseTumour (eg syringomyelia or intramedullary tumor)
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis