Spinal Trauma Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most commonly injured region of the spine
A
cervical
2
Q
What is the most common spinal syndrome
A
central cord syndrome
3
Q
Symptoms of central cord syndrome? (1)
A
loss of motion and sensation in upper limbs
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
5
Q
Posterior cord syndrome (Dorsal columns lesion)?
A
Loss of vibration, fine touch and proprioception
6
Q
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