Spinal Cord And Nerve Root Disorders

Question 0

What are the clinical features of spinal cord infarction

Answer 0

Relative spearing of posterior column function i.e. vibration and joint position sense, flaccid weakness of both legs and no sensation to pinprick below the level of the umbilicus reflexes are absent

Question 1

What test is highly specific for an NMO

Answer 1

Serum zigzag for aquaporin 4