Incomplete spinal cord injuries

Question 1

what is the most common type of incomplete spinal injury pattern

Answer 1

central cord syndrome

Question 2

what type of injury and what condition is associated with central cord syndrome

Answer 2

hyperextension injury in the cervical spine with OA

Question 3

describe the association of fractures and dislocations to central cord syndrome

Answer 3

often none associated

Question 4

describe the neurological involvement of central cord syndrome

Answer 4

paralysis of arms more than legs occurs(because upper limb motor tracts more central), and sacral sparing usually present

Question 5

describe what anterior cord syndrome results in the loss of

Answer 5

loss of motor function(corticospinal tracts) as well as coarse touch, pain and temp. sensation(lateral spinothalamic tract)

Question 6

describe what functions are reserved in anterior cord syndrome

Answer 6

proprioception, vibration sense and light touch are preserved

Question 7

describe what posterior cord syndrome results in

rare

Answer 7

loss of dorsal column function(proprioception, vibration sense and light touch)

Question 8

describe how Brown-Sequard syndrome occurs

Answer 8

from hemisection of the spinal cord usually from penetrating injury)eg stabbing)

Question 9

what clinical features are seen with Brown-Sequard syndrome

Answer 9

ipsilateral paralysis and loss of dorsal column sensation, with contralateral loss of pain, temp. and coarse touch sensation