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SCI (Spinal Cord Injury)

Condition resulting from damage to the spinal cord, potentially leading to loss of movement, sensation, or autonomic functions.

Incomplete vs Complete Injury

Incomplete injury has some preserved functions; complete injury results in total loss of function below the level of injury.

Babinski Test

A test that assesses neurological function by checking toe spread when the foot is stimulated.

Anterior Cord Syndrome

A condition where patients lose motor function and pain/temperature sensation below the injury site but retain proprioception.

Central Cord Injury incomplete

Injury where arms have diminished function while the ability to walk is preserved.

ASIA Scale

A standardized assessment of spinal cord function ranging from A (complete loss) to E (normal function).

Long Spinal Tract Damage Test

Tests that determine if damage is to motor or sensory pathways in the spinal cord.

Autonomic Dysreflexia

A life-threatening condition triggered by noxious stimuli in individuals with injuries at T6 or above, causing hypertension and other symptoms.

Filum Terminale

The fibrous tissue that anchors the spinal cord to the coccyx.

Cranial Nerve X

Also known as the Vagus nerve, it plays a crucial role in heart rate control and autonomic functions.

Motor Levels Determination (MMT)

Assessment to determine the lowest spinal level at which muscle strength is graded 3/5 or greater.

Spinal Shock

A temporary loss of all neurological function below the injury site, leading to flaccid paralysis and absence of reflexes.

Dorsal vs Ventral Tracts

Dorsal tracts are sensory (afferent), while ventral tracts are motor (efferent).

Posterior Cord Syndrome

A rare condition characterized by loss of proprioception and vibration sense below the level of injury while preserving motor function and pain/temperature sensation.

Lesions Above Anterior Horn

Lesions above the anterior horn affect upper motor neurons, leading to spastic paralysis and hyperreflexia.

Lesions Below Anterior Horn

Lesions below the anterior horn affect lower motor neurons, resulting in flaccid paralysis and hyporeflexia