1. Acute Spinal Cord Compression Signs, symptoms and diagnostic considerations of acute spinal cord compression, http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00790.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Nervous system About CHORUS Search Feedback acute spinal cord compression Signs and symptoms of cord compression show progression within 24 hours or less: pain weakness autonomic dysfunction sensory loss ataxia Diagnostic considerations: Primary or secondary malignancy of epidural space or vertebrae Trauma Inflammatory process Osteoarthritis REF: MacNeil BJ, Abrams HL. Brigham and Women's Hospital Handbook of Diagnostic Imaging. Chapter 35. Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Related CHORUS documents: leukodystrophy progressive supranuclear palsy (Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndome) moyamoya disease acoustic neuroma ... bulging disc Search for related articles: AJR American Journal of Roentgenology PubMed : index to biomedical literature ... Medical College of Wisconsin

2. Spinal Cord Compression Abraham J. Management of pain and spinal cord compression in patients with advanced cancer. Ann Intern Med 1999; 131 3746. Gleave JRW, MacFarlane R. Cauda http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/system/locomotor/cord_compression.htm

Up Degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis Hip replacement surgery Acute osteomyelitis ... Scoliosis Spinal cord compression The clinical features of a spinal cord lesion depend on its rate of development Trauma produces acute compression with rapidly developing effects Benign neoplasms can cause substantial compression with little neurological deficit Anatomy The spinal cord is shorter than spinal canal The cord ends at the interspace between the L1 and L2 vertebrae Below the termination of the cord the nerve roots form the cauda equina Within cervical spine segmental levels of cord correspond to bony landmarks Below this level there is increasing disparity between levels Spinal pathology below L1 presents with only root signs Aetiology Trauma - vertebral body fracture or facet joint dislocation Neoplasia - benign or malignant Degenerative - prolapsed intervertebral disc, osteophyte formation Vascular - epidural or subdural haematoma Inflammatory - rheumatoid arthritis Infection - tuberculosis or pyogenic infections Clinical presentation Clinical features depend on extent and rate of development of cord compression Motor symptoms include easy fatigue and gait disturbance Cervical spine disease produces quadriplegia Thoracic spine disease produces paraplegia Lumbar spine disease affects L4, L5 and sacral nerve roots

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4. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal Cord Trauma spinal cord compression or injury; Compression of spinal cord If spinal cord compression is caused by a mass (such as a hematoma or bony fragment) that http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001066.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Spinal cord trauma Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Vertebrae Cauda equina Vertebra and spinal nerves Alternative names Return to top Spinal cord compression or injury; Compression of spinal cord Definition Return to top Spinal cord trauma is damage to the spinal cord that results from direct injury to the cord itself, or from indirect injury from damage to the bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels surrounding the spinal cord. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Spinal cord trauma can be caused by any number of injuries to the spine. They can result from motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries (particularly diving into shallow water), industrial accidents, gunshot wounds, assault, and others. A seemingly minor injury can cause spinal cord trauma if the spine is weakened (such as from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis ) or if the spinal canal protecting the spinal cord has become too narrow (spinal stenosis) due to the normal aging process.

5. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 14, Ch. 182, Spinal Cord Disorders An article about spinal cord compression, its diagnosis and treatment. http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section14/chapter182/182b.htm

var locationOverride = "http://www.merck.com/pubs/"; This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 14. Neurologic Disorders Chapter 182. Spinal Cord Disorders Topics [General] Spinal Cord Compression Subdural Or Epidural Abscess And Hematoma Syrinx ... Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Compression Many diseases affect the spinal cord by mechanical compression, which often presents stereotypically and can be treated effectively if detected early. Acute compression is usually traumatic, producing signs of segmental damage at the level of compression usually combined with corticospinal tract dysfunction (eg, hyperreflexia, Babinski's sign, weakness) and sensory deficits below the level of compression (see Spinal Cord Injury, below). Subacute compression is usually caused by an extramedullary neoplasm (see Spinal Cord Neoplasms in Ch. 177), a subdural or epidural abscess or hematoma (see below ), or a cervical (or rarely thoracic) disk rupture. Patients present with local spinal pain, often with a radicular distribution, and reflex changes due to corticospinal tract dysfunction. Weakness (often proximal) of the legs, sensory loss, and, finally, loss of sphincter control follow. Segmental motor or sensory loss in the arms is common with cervical lesions. Pain and mild weakness may last hours to days, but the transition to total loss of function caudal to the lesion may take only minutes or less if vascular compromise to or transection of the cord develops. Chronic compression

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7. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal Cord Abscess A neurologic examination may indicate spinal cord compression, An untreated spinal cord abscess progresses to spinal cord compression that causes http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001405.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Spinal cord abscess Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Vertebrae Central nervous system Alternative names Return to top Abscess - spinal cord Definition Return to top Spinal cord abscess is a disorder characterized by inflammation and a collection of infected material (pus) around the spinal cord. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top A spinal cord abscess is caused when infection occurs within the internal areas of the spine. An abscess of the spinal cord itself is very, very rare. A spinal abscess usually occurs as an epidural abscess Pus forms as a collection of fluid, destroyed tissue cells, white blood cells, and live and dead microorganisms. The pus commonly becomes encapsulated (enclosed) by a lining or membrane that forms around the edges. The pus collection ( abscess ) causes pressure on the spinal cord. The infection may cause inflammation and swelling , which also compresses the spinal cord.

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11. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Compression In Ch. 93, Spinal Cord Disord Slowly developing compression may be due to a tumor in the spinal cord or spine, an infection, Once spinal cord compression begins to cause symptoms, http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec06/ch093/ch093c.html

var externalLinkWarning = "The link you have selected will take you to a site outside Merck and The Merck Manuals.*n*nThe Merck Manuals do not review or control the content of any non-Merck site. The Merck Manuals do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices, or standards of any non-Merck sources."; Section Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders Chapter Spinal Cord Disorders Compression Normally the spinal cord is protected by the spine, but certain disorders may put pressure on the spinal cord, disrupting its normal function. The spinal cord may be compressed suddenly, producing symptoms in minutes or over a few hours or days, or slowly, producing symptoms that progress over many weeks or months. Sudden compression usually results from an injury, which can cause a fracture or dislocation of a vertebra. Sudden compression may also result from bleeding, an infection, an abscess, or a ruptured or herniated disk in the spine (see A Herniated Disk Slowly developing compression may be due to a tumor in the spinal cord or spine, an infection, a blood vessel (arteriovenous) malformation, or an abnormal bone growth. Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) can gradually compress the cord, causing back pain. An injury, cancer, or osteoporosis may cause vertebrae to collapse, compressing the spinal cord. Collapse of a vertebra is called a compression fracture (see Fractures: Spine What Is the Cauda Equina Syndrome?

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13. CCHS Clinical Digital Library Chapter 55 spinal cord compression Access document spinal cord compression (Keyword search) List of documents; Spinal Injuries (MeSH browse) List http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/orthopedics/spinal-cord-compression.htm

Clinical Resources by Topic: Orthopedics Spinal Cord Compression Clinical Resources Emergency Radiology Physical/Rehabilitation Clinical Guidelines ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: Musculoskeletal Clinical Procedure Resources General Orthopedics Clinical Resources Spinal Cord Compression Patient/Family Resources Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Ed.-2005: Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Chapter 15. Back and Neck Pain: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Anatomy of the Spine: Access document Causes of Back Pain: Access document Treatment: Access document Pain in the Neck and Shoulder: Access document Further Reading: Access document Chapter 356. Diseases of the Spinal Cord: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Approach to the Patient: Access document Acute and Subacute Spinal Cord Diseases: Access document Medical Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Disorders: Access document Further Reading: Access document Chapter 358. Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Nervous System: Table of contents Introduction: Access document Malignant Spinal Cord Compression: Access document Further Reading: Access document Chapter 88. Oncologic Emergencies:

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19. Spinal Cord Compression For a printed version please download file spinal cord compression.doc Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome ( Parasagittal Meningioma ) http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/neurosurgery/Cord.html

Spinal Cord Compression Department of Neurosurgery Index Neurosurgery Home Page Teaching Index Brain Tumours Acute Neurosurgical Deterioration ... Head Injury Spinal Cord Compression Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Neurosurgical Scales Undergraduate Medicine ( MB ChB ) 4th Year Neurosurgical Notes For a printed version please download file SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION.doc Depends on 1. Site and nerve roots 2. Speed of onset 3. Pathological cause 4. Involvement of blood supply - level of progression PAIN bone muscle root central - involvement - spasm - lumbargirelle - dull ache DEFICIT weakness sensory level sphincter - UMN / LMN - painless retention Commonest causes Extradural 1. Metastatic tumour

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