Meningomyelocele
Meningomyelocele Determination of Level Determining the level of neurologic involvement in meningomyelocele is crucial. It permits the evaluation of the following five major functional criteria: Determination of the extent of…
Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Trunk and Lower Extremity
Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Trunk and Lower Extremity Manifestations of pathology involving the spinal cord and cauda equina, such as herniated disks, tumors, or avulsed nerve roots,…
Cervical Cord Lesions: Tetraplegia
Cervical Cord Lesions: Tetraplegia Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia as it is more commonly known, means paralysis involving all four extremities. The lesion that causes such paralysis occurs in the cervical spine….
Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Upper Extremity
Evaluation of Nerve Root Lesions Involving the Upper Extremity Examination by neurologic level is based on the fact that the effects of pathology in the cervical spine are frequently manifested…
Spinal Cord Lesions Below T1, Including the Cauda Equina
Spinal Cord Lesions Below T1, Including the Cauda Equina Paraplegia Paraplegia is the complete or partial paralysis of the lower extremities and lower portion of the body. It is most…
