Spinal cord compression Flashcards
1
Q
what are the clinical signs of an upper motor lesion?
A
Increased tone Muscle wasting NOT marked
No fasciculation Hyper - reflexia
2
Q
what are the clinical features of a lower motor lesion?
A
Decreased tone muscle wasting fasciculation diminished reflexes
3
Q
what syndrome is being described here:
Ipsilateral motor level
Ipsilateral Dorsal Column sensory level
Contralateral spinothalamic sensory level
A
Brown-Sequard Syndrome
4
Q
How would central cord syndrome present?
A
Hyperflexion or extension injury to already stenotic neck Predominantly distal upper limb weakness “Cape-like” spinothalamic sensory loss Lower limb power preserved Dorsal Columns preserved
