What is Brown-Séquard syndrome?
Brown-Séquard syndrome is a rare spinal disorder that results from an injury to one side of the spinal cord in which the spinal cord is damaged but is not severed completely. It is usually caused by an injury to the spine in the region of the neck or back.
What is Annpe?
What is ANNPE? Acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion. Basically a small amount of jello-like material from the center of the intervertebral disk gets shot at the spinal cord at a very high velocity – the impact causes damage and often paralysis on just one side.
What are the complications of each SCI?
Frequent complications in the acute phase after SCI are arrhythmias, bradycardia, hypotension, pain and spasticity. Knowledge of possible complications during the acute phase is important because they may be life-threatening and/or may lead to prolonged rehabilitation.
What is L4-L5 PID?
The L4 and L5 are the two lowest vertebrae of the lumbar spine. Together with the intervertebral disc, joints, nerves, and soft tissues, the L4-L5 spinal motion segment provides a variety of functions, including supporting the upper body and allowing trunk motion in multiple directions.
Which nerve is affected in L4-L5 disc herniation?
When the traversing nerve root is affected For example, a typical posterolateral (behind the disc and to the side) lumbar disc herniation at the L4-L5 level often affects the nerve that traverses the L4-L5 level and exits at the L5 level, called the L5 nerve root.
What is canine Discospondylitis?
Discospondylitis is an infection of the vertebrae and intervertebral disc spaces. The spine is made up of small bones called vertebrae that surround and protect the spinal cord. Between adjacent verte- brae there are discs (intervertebral discs) that act as cushions and provide strength and stability to the spine.
What is Fibrocartilaginous embolism?
Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) is a rare type of embolism (sudden blocking of an artery) that occurs in the spinal cord. [1] FCE occurs when materials that are usually found within the vertebral disc of the spine enter into the nearby vascular system (veins and arteries) and block one of the spinal cord vessels.
What are secondary complications?
Secondary conditions refer to a range of complications that can occur as a result of paralysis. They include health and medical issues like bowel, bladder, sexual function, and some can be life-threatening if not managed correctly.
What is the most severe complication of a spinal cord injury?
Circulatory control. A spinal cord injury can cause circulatory problems ranging from low blood pressure when you rise (orthostatic hypotension) to swelling of your extremities. These circulation changes can also increase your risk of developing blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolus.