Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ spinal cord injury is loss of ALL sensory & motor function below the level of the injury

The _____ tract is responsible for voluntary movement of the trunk & proximal muscles

Brown-sequard syndrome presents with _____lateral loss of fine touch, proprioception, & vibration below the level of the lesion

Upper motor neuron lesion presents with _____ which is a series of rapid, rhythmic contractions of a muscle in response to a sudden stretch

The _____ tract is responsible for voluntary movement of the limbs (distal muscles)

_____ presents with unilateral or bilateral loss of proprioception, fine touch, & vibration below the level of the lesion

Upper motor neuron lesion has _____ tone below the level of the injury

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What is the initial mangement of spinal cord injuries? _____

_____ is a dilated, fluid-filled, cystic cavity within the central canal of the spinal cord

Spinal fractures with underlying disease (metastases, osteomyelitis, etc) are named _____ fractures