Lecture 16 - Spinal Cord Injuries

Question 1

What is paraplegia?

Answer 1

paralysis of lower body

Question 2

What is hemiplegia?

Answer 2

Paralysis of only one side of the body

Question 3

What is tetraplegia (quadriplegia)?

Answer 3

paralysis of all four limbs

Question 4

What part of the spinal cord is injured with Brown-Sequard syndrome?

Answer 4

One side of the spinal cord

Question 5

Brown-Sequard Syndrome

If a patient has loss of pain temperature and light touch on their left side, which side of the spinal cord is damaged?

Answer 5

Right side (contralateral side)

Question 6

Brown-Sequard Syndrom

If a patient lost motor function and vibration, position and deep touch sensation on their right side, what side of the spinal cord is damaged?

Answer 6

Right side (ipsilateral side)

Question 7

What is a positive babinski sign?

Answer 7

Toes curl up/back when plantar surface of foot is probed

Question 8

What is a spinal infarct?

Answer 8

Loss of blood flow to part of the spinal cord

Question 9

What are tests we use to diagnose SCI?

Answer 9

• light touch score
• pin prick score
• strength testing

Question 10

What are some therapies for SCI?

Answer 10

• supported treadmill walking
• exoskeleton supported walking