Spinal Cord Syndromes

Question 1

loss of MOTOR function, PAIN and TEMP

Answer 1

Anterior Cord Syndrome
*ALL in FRONT

Question 2

bilateral upper extremity loss of sensation and weakness.
LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTION PRESERVED
patient usually is able to walk

Answer 2

Central cord Syndrome
*central walk

Question 3

IPSILATERAL loss of proprioception, motor function, and light touch sensation
CONTRALATERAL loss of pain and temperature sensation

Answer 3

Brown Sequard Syndrome

Question 4

loss of proprioception and vibration
motor function is preserved

Answer 4

Posterior Cord Syndrome
“leave the PAIN BEHIND”

Question 5

loss of sensation in the SADDLE region
BOWEL and BLADDER dysfunction

Answer 5

Conus medullaris syndrome