Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
Acute Cord Compression Clinical Features 5x Causes 2x Ix Mx
A
Bilateral pain: radicular or back Sphincter disturbances LMN symptoms at the level of the lesion UMN symptoms below level of the lesion Bladder hesitancy - retention, faecal incontinence, constipation
Causes: crush fracture, extradural mets
IX: MRI
MX: Dexamethasone
2
Q
Cauda Equina
Clinical features 5x
A
Alternating or bilateral radicular pain in legs Loss of anal tone Saddle anaesthesia Flaccid paralysis @ lower limbs Loss of reflexes Bladder and bowel incontinence
