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Where is the safest place to remove csf for a spinal tap?
Distal to the end of the spinal cord.
What is the Network of spinal nerves that supplies the pelvis and legs?
The network of spinal nerves that supplies the pelvis and legs is known as the lumbosacral plexus. It is formed by the lower lumbar and sacral spinal nerves and gives rise to various nerves that innervate the lower extremities, including the sciatic nerve, femoral nerve, and obturator nerve. These nerves play a crucial role in motor and sensory functions of the pelvis and legs.
What is a syrinx of the distal cord?
a syrinx is a pathology that looks like a splitting of the spinal cord. but really its a fluid filled cavity in the spinal cord.
Is tingling in extremities a good sign of recovery for a 48 hour spinal cord injury?
Yes.
What is the paralysis of the lower extremities due to a severe spinal cord injury?
Paraplegia - (paralysis of the lower extremities) is cuased by severe injury to the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region, resulting in loss of sensory and motor control below the level of the injury.
What does distal cord are unremarkable mean?
This means that there are no unusual findings or abnormalities in the distal cord of the spinal column. It suggests that the area at the end of the spinal cord appears normal and healthy on examination.
What branch of a spinal nerve supplies the vertebrae and blood vessels of the spinal cord?
meningeal branch
Are the vertebrae of the spine distal to the arms?
Yes, the vertebrae of the spine, which make up the spinal column, are distal to the arms. "Distal" means farther from the point of attachment or origin, so the arms attach to the shoulder girdle, while the vertebrae are further down the body away from the arms.
What is central cord syndrome?
Central cord syndrome is an "incomplete lesion," a condition in which only part of the spinal cord is affected. In central cord syndrome, there is greater weakness or outright paralysis of the upper extremities, as compared with the lower extremities.
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 spinal stenosis surgery used to repair or prevent?
Spinal Stenosis Surgery is used to repair a narrowing of the spine, generally in the elderly. This narrowing can cause pain and numbness in the back and extremities, as well as possible bladder and bowel problems.
How does information travel from the brain to the lower extremities?
Information travels from the brain to the lower extremities through use of the peripheral nervous system. A signal is sent from the brain through the spinal cord and into muscles of the trunk.
