Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the most important variable for prognosis of SCI?
A
Completness of lesion (severity)
2
Q
What is the most common incomplete SCI?
A
Central cord syndrome;
Common in elderly with extension mechanism
UE affected more than lower (d/t organization of corticospinal tracts)
3
Q
Which incomplete SCI has worst prognosis for recovery?
A
Anterior spinal cord syndrome;
Caused by either flexion (direct compression) or disruption of anterior spinal a.
LE affected more than UE
4
Q
Which incomplete SCI has best prognosis for recovery?
A
Brown-Sequard syndrome;
generally d/t penetrating trauma
5
Q
What is the most common incomplete SCI?
A
Central cord syndrome;
Common in elderly with extension mechanism
UE affected more than lower (d/t organization of lateral corticospinal tracts)
