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Published	04/01/2024	Degeneration of the {{c1::anterior motor horn}} in ALS leads to the lower motor neuron (LMN) deficits seen.
Published	04/01/2024	Which ascending spinal tract carries information about pressure, touch, vibration and proprioception?{{c1::Dorsal Column}}
Published	04/01/2024	What is the primary descending spinal tract that carries voluntary motor information?{{c1::Anterior/Lateral Corticospinal Tract}}
Published	04/01/2024	{{c1::Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)::Condition}} is a condition that involves combined UMN and LMN deficits with no sensory, cognitive or o…
Published	04/01/2024	An occlusion to the {{c1::Anterior Spinal Artery}} results in lesion to the entire spinal cord except the dorsal column.
Published	04/01/2024	{{c1::Subacute Combined Degeneration}} is a spinal cord lesion that occurs due to vitamin B12 or vitamin E deficiency and involves demyelina…
Published	04/01/2024	Lumbar spinal stenosis:The most common cause is {{c1::degenerative joint disease (DJD).}}
Published	04/01/2024	LMN axons leave the cord through the {{c1::anterior spinal roots}} and form motor fibers in peripheral nerves.
Published	04/01/2024	Spinal lesions will cause {{c1::contralateral::ipsi/contralateral}} pain and temperature loss and {{c1::ipsilateral::contra/ipsi}} loss of vibration.
Published	04/01/2024	Spinal cord compression causes {{c1::weakness, incoordination, and sphincter dysfunction below the level of the lesion::symptoms}}&nbsp…
Published	04/01/2024	Cauda equina lesions are those affecting the {{c1::spinal nerve roots within the spinal canal}} in the {{c2::lumbar and sacra…
Published	04/01/2024	In acute spinal trauma, {{c1::IV high dose steroids (methylprednisolone)::meds}} should be given.
Published	04/01/2024	Brown-Sequard syndrome is caused by damage to the {{c1::lateral spinothalamic tracts}}, causing contralateral loss of pain & temperature sensation…
Published	04/01/2024	3-4% of patients with spinal cord injuries will develop post-traumatic {{c1::syringomyelia}}.
Published	04/01/2024	Which spinal cord pathology is commonly associated with burst fracture of the vertebra and is characterized by total loss of motor function below…
Published	04/01/2024	{{c1::Cona medullaris::Cauda equina/Conus medullaris}} syndrome involves symmetric motor weakness, hyperreflexia, early-onset bowel/bladder dysfu…
Published	04/01/2024	Low back pain buttocks/thights that is worse with standing and walking downhill, but relieved by sitting and walking uphill is likely due to: {{c1::lu…
Published	04/01/2024	Epidural spinal cord compression:Caused by metastasis should be immediately treated with {{c1::glucocorticoids before MRI}}.Symptoms: {{c2::progr…
Published	04/01/2024	Which spinal cord syndrome causes asymmetric motor weakness and hyporeflexia? {{c1::Cauda equina syndrome}}
Published	04/01/2024	Which spinal injury results from hyperextension injuries and is characterized by weakness that is more pronounced in the upper extremities t…
Published	04/01/2024	Anterior cord syndrome is usually due to occlusion of the {{c1::anterior spinal artery}}.
Published	04/01/2024	What type of medication should be given to a patient with epidural spinal cord compression? {{c1::Glucocorticoids}}
Published	04/01/2024	Pt patients w/ paraparesis with sphincter dysfunction. MRI reveals extensive central cord edema and flow voids of dilated vessels oon the surface of t…
Published	04/01/2024	A 64-year-old male with a long history of back problems was in the swimming pool when he suddenly noticed that his legs had become weak. He struggled …
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