Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Does cauda equina syndrome present with upper or lower motor neuron symptoms? _____

Cauda equina syndrome presents with _____ then develops into overflow incontinence

Hint: initial bladder symptom

_____ refers to the collection of nerve roots located distal to the termination of the spinal cord

What is the management for cauda equina syndrome? _____

Cauda equina presents with _____ symptoms Conus medullaris syndrome presents with symmetric symptoms

Hint: ?symmetry

Cauda equina onset is typically _____

Brown-sequard syndrome presents with _____lateral spastic paralysis below the level of the lesion

The posterior spinal artery affects the _____lateral dorsal column

Nerve roots _____ innervate the diaphragm

High-energy trauma patient with severe back pain and numbness/tingling down legs = _____

Hint: ?diagnosis