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Spinal cord disorder - Coggle Diagram
Spinal cord disorder
Treatment and management
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Cancer treatment such as surgery to remove tumors, radiation therapy, radiosurgery, and chemotherapy
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Injections, such as corticosteroids or nerve blocks, for pain
Medications such as anti-inflammatories, pain relievers, or muscle relaxers
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Surgery to replace discs, fuse (connect) vertebrae, open up the spinal canal, or repair nerves
Causes
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Diseases. Cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and inflammation of the spinal cord also can cause spinal cord injuries.
Symptoms
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Back or neck pain that can be sharp and stabbing, dull and aching, or burning
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Uneven appearance, such as one shoulder or hip being higher than the other
Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms or legs
Diagnosis
Physical exam
Discussion of personal and family medical history
Discussion of symptoms and risk factors
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Definition
Spinal cord disorders can originate from either outside or inside the spinal cord. Damage from the outside of the cord is caused by compression of the spinal cord or injury. The spinal cord may be compressed due to a bone fracture, spinal degeneration, or abnormalities, such as a hematoma, tumor or herniated disk.
Pathophysiology
The pathophysiology of spinal cord injury can be categorized as acute impact or compression. Acute impact injury is a concussion of the spinal cord. This type of injury initiates a cascade of events focused in the gray matter, and results in hemorrhagic necrosis.