Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION cx9lys0e7alazcpbs7ne (Causes (Abscess, Hemiation…
SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION
Pathophysiology
Tissue response is gliosis, demyelination and axonal loss.
Vasogen oedema exacerbates parenchymal pressure.
Thus causing increased parenchymal pressure.
There is mass impinges on the spinal cord.
Leading to rapid progression of destruction.
Definition
Condition that occurs due to mechanical spinal cord compression.
Causes
Abscess
Hemiation of intervertebral disc
Haematomas
Spinal tumor
Neoplasms
Bone infection
Trauma
Scoliosis
Diagnostic studies
X-ray of spinal cord
CT- scan or MRI
Myelogram
Management
Assist with exercises
Provide nutritional supplements
Administer Non corticosteroid anti- inflammatory drugs as prescribed for pain
Health educate patient on condition
Signs and symptoms
Loss of sensation in feet
Foot drop and loss of sexual ability
Numbness and cramping in hands and legs
Trouble with hand coordination
Spreading burning pain to arms buttocks and legs
Loss of bladder and bowel control
Pain and stiffness in neck and back
