SCI Syndromes — Master Comparison

What is the hallmark pattern of anterior cord syndrome?

• Motor function lost

• Pain sensation lost

• Temperature sensation lost

• Proprioception preserved

• Vibration preserved

What is the hallmark pattern of central cord syndrome?

• Upper extremities affected more than lower extremities

• Commonly caused by cervical hyperextension

• Incomplete SCI

• UE weakness > LE weakness

What is the hallmark pattern of Brown-Séquard syndrome?

• Ipsilateral motor loss

• Ipsilateral proprioception loss

• Ipsilateral vibration loss

• Contralateral pain loss

• Contralateral temperature loss

What is the hallmark pattern of posterior cord syndrome?

• Proprioception lost

• Vibration lost

• Fine discriminatory sensation lost

• Motor function generally preserved

• Pain and temperature generally preserved

What is the hallmark pattern of cauda equina injury?

• Injury below approximately L1

• LMN pattern

• Flaccidity

• Areflexia

• Possible bowel and bladder involvement