Spinal Cord Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
polio path
A
LMNs lesioned
2
Q
polio sx
A
flaccid paralysis
areflexia
fasciculations (early)
muscle atrophy (late)
3
Q
floppy baby associated w/…
A
polio?
4
Q
tabes dorsalis mech
A
neuro syph
progressive demyelinating disease
5
Q
tabes dorsalis path
A
demyelinate heavily myelinated (Ia, Ib, A-beta) lesion DC (more common in lumbar - only FG) A-delta may demyelinate too --> pain
6
Q
tabes dorsalis sx
A
paresthesias, pain, polyuria
romberg sign
suppressed muscle stretch reflexes