Spinal Trauma Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most commonly injured region of the spine

A

cervical

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2
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What is the most common spinal syndrome

A

central cord syndrome

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3
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Symptoms of central cord syndrome? (1)

A

loss of motion and sensation in upper limbs

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4
Q

Anterior cord syndrome (Spinothalamic tract lesion) symptoms? (2)

A

loss of motor sensation below level of injury

loss of pain, sensation and temperature

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5
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Posterior cord syndrome (Dorsal columns lesion)?

A

Loss of vibration, fine touch and proprioception

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Brown-sequard syndrome symptoms? (4)

A

hemisection of spinal cord
ipsilateral paralysis (motor)
ipsilateral loss of proprioception and discrimination
contralateral loss of pain and temperature

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