Dysfunctions of the spinal Cord

Spinal Cord Anatomy

100

This Part of the spinal cord carries sensory information up to the brain

Dorsal Column

200

The spinal cord consists of how many segments?

31 segments 

300

This structure surrounds and protects the spinal cord

Vertebral column (spine)

400

These fibers within the spinal cord transmit motor signals from the brain

Corticospinal tracts

500

This region of the spinal cord controls autonomic functions such as heart and digestion 

Thoracic region (autonomic nervous system)

Spinal Cord Injuries

100

This type of spinal cord injury results in a loss of movement and sensation below the injury site 

complete spinal cord injury 

200

Common cause of spinal cord injuries includes these two types of trauma

traumatic accidents and falls

300

This scale is commonly used to assess the address the severity of a spinal cord injury

ASIA (American Spinal injury Association) impairment scale

400

This term describes a spinal cord injury where some motor of sensory funtion below the injury site is retained

Incomplete spinal cord injury

500

This protective equipment is crucial to prevent spinal cord injuries during sports activities 

Helmet

Degenerative Spinal Disorders

100

this condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal 

spinal stenosis

200

Herniation of this spinal structure can lead to compression of nerves

intervertebral disc

300

This condition involves the breakdown of the gel-like cushion between spinal vertebrae

Degenerative disc disease

400

This spinal disorder is characterized by abnormal bony growth that can compress spinal nerves 

spinal osteoarthritis (spondylosis)

500

This condition results from the displacement of spinal vertebrae, often causing nerve compression

spondylolisthesis 

Spinal Cord Diseases

100

This autoimmune disease affects the myelin sheath of nerves on the spinal cord

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

200

This infectious disease can lead to inflammation of the spinal cord

Meningitis

300

This genetic disorder affects motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscles weakness and atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

400

This autoimmune disorders causes inflammation and damage to the spinal cord and optic nerves 

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) or Devic's disease

500

This infection of the spinal cord is caused by poliovirus, resulting in paralysis

poliomyelitis (polio)

Treatment and Rehabilitation

100

This therapy aims to improve muscle strength and coordination after a spinal cord injury

Physical therapy

200

This surgical procedure aims to stabilize the spine and relieve pressure on the spinal cord

Spinal fusion surgery

300

This medication is often administered to reduce inflammation and swelling after a spinal cord injury

corticosteroids

400

This type of therapy uses electrical stimulation to improve muscle function and movement.

functional electrical stimulation (FES)

500

This procedure involves the injection of medication or anesthesia into the epidural space of the spinal cord to relieve pain.

 epidural steroid injection