Central cord syndrome

Posted On February 13, 2020

• = involved medial aspect of the corticospinal tract on the anterior horn gray matter
• = weakness is more prominent in arms than legs.
• = usually no bladder symptoms, but urinary retention may occur.
• = Loss of pain and temperature sensation in the distribution of one or several adjacent dermatomes
• = Vibration and proprioception are often spared.

Causes

• Most commonly caused by hyperextension injury with long-standing cervical spondylosis.
• syringomyelia or intramedullary tumor