Central Cord Syndrome

Question 1

What is central cord syndrome?

Answer 1

Hyperextension injury in a cervical spine with OA

Question 2

What is often not present in central cord syndrome?

Answer 2

Often no associated fracture/dislocation (SCIWORA) Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality

Question 3

Signs & symptoms of central cord syndrome?

Answer 3

• Paralysis of arms > paralysis of legs

- Sacral sparing typically present