[weak legs & cord compression] Flashcards
1
Q
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cervical
2
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A
LMN
3
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A
UMN
remember tone/reflexes are often reduced in ACUTE cord compression
4
Q
A
Tone reduced
reflexes reduced
5
Q
A
secondary malignancy
6
Q
A
rheumatoid arthritis
7
Q
A
Spinal MRI
8
Q
A
Dexamethasone IV 4mg/6hrs
9
Q
A
the leg weakness is flaccid and areflexic below L1
10
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A
EARLY urinary retention
11
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A
late
12
Q
A
erectile dysfuncton
13
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A
cauda equina syndrome
14
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A
cauda equina
15
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A
L1
(i.e. cauda equina)
