3 results
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Complete loss of motor ... hyperextension -> Upper extremity ... Sensory loss below ... Primarily Upper Extremity ... reflex. saddle anesthesia
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Lower Extremity ... saddle (perineal) anesthesia ... Foot drop and sensory ... #LowerLimb #Extremity ... #motor #leg #physicalexam
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Upper Extremity ... spared in this injury ... regimental badge" anesthesia ... diagnosis #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam