A 74 year old man with cervical spondylosis falls and strikes his chin on a countertop. He immediately develops weakness in both upper extremities that is worse than in his legs. Pain and temperature sensation are decreased over both shoulders and arms, but vibration sense is preserved. Which spinal cord syndrome is most likely present?
- A)Cauda equina syndrome
- B)Central cord syndromeGABARITO
- C)Anterior cord syndrome
- D)Brown Sequard syndrome
- E)Posterior cord syndrome
Explicação
Central cord syndrome is correct. Hyperextension injury in an older patient with cervical spondylosis commonly injures the central cervical cord, damaging crossing spinothalamic fibers and central corticospinal fibers serving the upper extremities. This produc... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →