Spinal Cord Compression Flashcards
1
Q
spinal cord compression
A
compression of the spinal canal or the roots in it
2
Q
causes
A
trauma malignancy - high stage epidural haematoma disc prolapse infection
3
Q
signs
A
gradual onset back pain leg weakness sensory deficit lesions above L1 - UMN signs lesions below L1 - LMN signs
4
Q
what is important to rule out
A
any bowel/urinary incontinence/perianal sensation
5
Q
investigations
A
whole spinal MRI
6
Q
management
A
glucocorticoids + dexamethasone
surgical decompression
7
Q
cervical myelopathy
A
compression at the cervical part
8
Q
signs of cervical myelopathy
A
neck pain and stiffness
weakness in arms, hands
tingling in arms, hands
lack of coordination
