Spinal Injuries Flashcards
C6 level
“Six shooter”
C7 level
Middle finger
C8 level
Pinky finger
T4 level
Nipple line
T10 level
Umbilicus
L1 level
Inguinal line
Causes of complete transection
Trauma, infarction, transverse myelitis, abscess, tumor
Clinical findings of complete transection
Complete loss of motor and sensory function below level of the lesion
Causes of Cord hemisection
Trauma, Multiple sclerosis, Tumor, abscess
Clinical findings of cord hemisection
Ipsilateral loss of motor and proprioception. Contralateral pain and temperature loss
Causes of Central cord syndrome
Neck hyperextension, syringomyelia, tumor
Clinical findings of Central cord syndrome
Motor impairment greater in upper limbs than lower. Variable sensory loss, bladder dysfunction.
Causes of Anterior cord syndrome
Hyperflexion, disc protrusion, anterior spinal artery occlusion, post-AAA
Clinical findings of Anterior cord syndrome
Motor function impairment, pain and temperature loss. Proprioception spared.
Causes of Cauda Equina
Disc protrusion, tumor, infection
