DPT 712 SPINAL CORD SYNDROMES EXAM QUESTIONS
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What region of the spine is central cord syndrome most common in?
cervical region
In central cord syndrome, ___ weakness is more common than ___ weakness
UE > LE
Is sacral sensation spared in central cord syndrome?
yes
Which arteries may be affected in central cord syndrome?
sulcal arteries
What is the common mechanism of injury for central cord syndrome?
in the elderly, an extension injury
can follow a flexion injury tho
minor trauma
What is the general prognosis for central cord syndrome?
good prognosis for neurological return
What occurs in brown sequard syndrome?
hemisection of the SC, so 1/2 of the SC is damaged
What is the pattern of sensory/motor loss in brown sequard syndrome?
ipsilateral motor & proprioceptive loss
contralateral pain & temp loss
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What region of the spine is central cord syndrome most common in?
cervical region
In central cord syndrome, ___ weakness is more common than ___ weakness
UE > LE
Is sacral sensation spared in central cord syndrome?
yes
Which arteries may be affected in central cord syndrome?
sulcal arteries
What is the common mechanism of injury for central cord syndrome?
in the elderly, an extension injury
can follow a flexion injury tho
minor trauma
What is the general prognosis for central cord syndrome?
good prognosis for neurological return
What occurs in brown sequard syndrome?
hemisection of the SC, so 1/2 of the SC is damaged
What is the pattern of sensory/motor loss in brown sequard syndrome?
ipsilateral motor & proprioceptive loss
contralateral pain & temp loss
