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What is the disorder of the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord?
peripheral neuropathy
Who is protected by the spinal cord?
the spinal cord
Your MRI showed you have a syrinx in the distal end of your spinal cord what does that mean?
Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst aka syrinx expands over time, destroying a portion of the spinal cord from its center and expanding outward.
What is encephalomyelitis?
When both the brain and spinal cord are involved in an infection, the disorder is called encephalomyelitis
What is syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is a disorder where a cyst forms inside the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, grows over time, destroying a portion of the spinal cord from its center and expands outward
Brown-Séquard Syndrome: A Closer Look?
Brown-Séquard Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that results from damage to one side of the spinal cord. This condition leads to a distinctive pattern of neurological deficits, including weakness or paralysis on one side of the body and loss of sensation on the opposite side. This unique presentation is due to the disruption of different types of nerve fibers in the spinal cord.Causes of Brown-Séquard SyndromeThe causes of Brown-Séquard Syndrome are diverse and can include:Traumatic Injuries: Penetrating injuries such as stab wounds or gunshot wounds are common causes. These injuries can damage one side of the spinal cord, leading to the characteristic symptoms.Tumors: Spinal cord tumors can compress one side of the spinal cord, resulting in Brown-Séquard Syndrome.Infections: Conditions like tuberculosis or herpes zoster can infect the spinal cord and cause unilateral damage.Multiple Sclerosis: This autoimmune disorder can cause demyelination of the spinal cord, leading to asymmetrical damage.Ischemia: Reduced blood flow to the spinal cord due to arterial blockages can result in unilateral spinal cord damage.
What is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
What is the disorder of the nerve that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord?
Peripheral nervous disorders or peripheral neuropathies are disorders of the peripheral nerves, which carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord.
When does spinal cord infarction occur?
Spinal cord infarction occurs when one of the three major arteries that supply blood (and therefore oxygen) to the spinal cord is blocked.
What action does the spinal cord do?
The spinal cord is like the paint and walls of a house. The spinal cord holds everything together and it can be really dangerous if you break your spinal cord. One way to feel your spinal cord is press down on the back of your neck and you'll feel weirdly shaped bones.
Is tethered spinal cord and AVM the same?
== == No.AVM: arteriovenous malformation, which is basically veins or arteries that are not properly formed. This is extremely rare and symptoms don't usually show until the patient is in his/her 30'sTethered Spinal Cord: A disorder caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of the cord within the column. Causes abnormal stretching of the spinal cord.
Which is the correct spelling-spinal chord or spinal cord?
spinal cord
