Posterior cord syndrome
Posterior cord syndrome | |
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5: posterior spinal arteries | |
Classification and external resources | |
ICD-9-CM | 952.04, 952.09 |
Posterior cord syndrome is a condition caused by lesion of the posterior portion of the spinal cord. It can be caused by an interruption to the posterior spinal artery.
Unlike anterior cord syndrome, it is a very rare condition.[1]
Clinical presentation
- Loss of proprioception + vibration sensation + loss of two point discrimination +loss of light touch
References
- ↑ Belen JG, Weingarden SI (June 1988). "Posterior central cord syndrome following a hyperextension injury: case report". Paraplegia 26 (3): 209–11. doi:10.1038/sc.1988.33. PMID 3419866.
External links
- "Posterior cord syndrome". Medcyclopaedia. GE. Archived from the original on 2012-02-05.
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