Central Cord Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Most commonly occurs from ______ injuries to the ____ region, especially in the presence of ______.
A
- Hyperextension
- Cervical
- Spondlyosis
2
Q
Spondylosis
A
- Degeneration of Vertebrae foramina
3
Q
May also come on _____ with degenerative ____ of the _____ canal due to ______.
A
- Gradually
- Narrowing
- Spinal
- Spondlyosis
4
Q
The resultant compression force give rise to ____ and _____ which lead to damage to the most ____ aspects of the _____.
A
- Hemorrhage
- Edema
- Central
- Cord
5
Q
More severe motor involvement of __’s.
A
- UE
- Cortiospinal tracts are located central
6
Q
Less motor involvement of __’s.
A
- LE
- Lumbar and sacral motor tracts are lacated more peripherally
7
Q
Varying degrees of damage to _____ tracts
A
- Sensory
8
Q
Functional outcome?
A
- Pt’s typically have the ability to ambulate
9
Q
With ____ intervention to relieve the source of _______ there is significant improvement but tend to have remaining distal __ weakness
A
- Surgical
- Compression
- UE
