Notes in 01_Myelopathy and Radiculopathy

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Myelopathy}} is {{c2::describes cervical or thoracic pathology when a disc slips in the middle causing compression of the spinal cord and N…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Myelopathy}} {{c1::Bilateral (motor and sensory)}} {{c1::UMN signs below lesion}} {{c1::Hyperreflexia}} {{c1::Spasticity}} {{c1:…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Radiculopathy}} is {{c2::a spinal cord lesion caused by a slipped disc affecting a particular nerve root (either compression or irritation) and …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Radiculopathy}} {{c1::LMN Lesion}} {{c1::Unilateral (single myotome, single dermatome)}} {{c1::Pain and abnormal sensation in de…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::L3 Radiculopathy}} {{c1::Decreased or absent patellar reflex}} {{c1::Unilateral leg pain and numbness (sciatica) over anterior t…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::L4 Radiculopathy}} {{c1::Weak or absent patellar reflex}} {{c1::Unilateral leg pain and numbness (sciatica) over anterior aspect…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::L5 Radiculopathy}} {{c1::Foot drop (weakness/absence of dorsiflexors)}} {{c1::Impairment in BOTH foot inversion and eversion}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::S1 Radiculopathy}} {{c1::Absent ankle jerks (weakness/absence of plantarflexors)}} {{c1::Unilateral leg pain and numbness (sciat…
Published	02/10/2024	Differentials of Foot Drop {{c1::Common peroneal nerve palsy}} {{c1::L5 radiculopathy}} {{c1::Sciatic nerve lesion}} {{c1::Superficial or deep peronea…
Published	02/10/2024	Difference between L5 Radiculopathy and Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy{{c1::Ability to invert the foot in common peroneal nerve palsy unlike L5 radiculop…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::MRI}} is the Gold Standard Investigation of Myelopathy and Radiculopathy
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Radiculopathy (Nerve Root Pain) {{c1::Self-limiting within 3 months (90% of cases)}} {{c1::Physiotherapy}} {{c1::Strong analgesia (gabap…
Published	02/10/2024	90% of cases of Radiculopathy are self-limiting within {{c1::3 months::Duration}}
Published	02/10/2024	Cases of Radiculopathy are referred for {{c1::MRI}} if persisting symptoms after {{c2::12 weeks::Duration}}
Published	02/10/2024	Nonoperative Management of Myelopathy includes {{c1::physiotherapy}}, {{c1::bracing}}, and {{c1::analgesia}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Myelopathy, despite conservative approach, if persisting pain and progressive neurological symptoms{{c1::Operative: spinal decompression…
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