Spinal Cord Syndroms

Question 1

a hyperextension injury that leaves the patient unable to move his arms but retains some movement and sensation in the lower extremities.

Answer 1

Central cord syndrom

Question 2

typically a flexion injury characterized by decreased sensation of pain and temperature. Light touch sensation remains intact, but the patient is unable to move any of his extremities.

Answer 2

Anterior cord syndrome

Question 3

a hemitransection of the spinal cord.
Pressure on half of the spinal cord results in decreased sensation and movement on the opposite side and does not cause arm paralysis.

Answer 3

Brown-Sequard syndrome