Spastic paraparesisParaplegiaThoracicPunctureCerebrospinal fluidFlaccid paraparesisMagneticDecompressive lumbarSacral nerve rootsOnsetVertebraCranialCervicalDorsalRadiographsBilateralEpiduralMyelopathySymptomsVertebraeLaminectomyCauda equinaSpontaneousNeurological examinationAtaxiaHindSurgeriesLordosisSpondylolisthesisSegmentsStenosisProgressiveClinicalNervePatientsPainSurgeryCordDisc
Spastic paraparesis9
- A 2-year-old male child and a 3-year-old female child presented with spastic paraparesis and dribbling incontinence of urine since birth. (bioline.org.br)
- HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis is a slowly progressive disorder of the spinal cord caused by the human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1). (msdmanuals.com)
- HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis is more common among women because HTLV-1 infection is more common among women. (msdmanuals.com)
- In people with HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis, the muscles in both legs gradually become weak. (msdmanuals.com)
- Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) can cause an aggressive malignancy known as adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), as well as inflammatory diseases such as HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). (biomedcentral.com)
- A 29-year-old man was admitted on November 25, 2009, because of a progressive spastic paraparesis which had proceeded over the previous 2 months. (openventio.org)
- Spastic paraparesis was observed. (openventio.org)
- The epilepsy, parkinsonism, progressive ataxia, spastic paraparesis, and demyelinating polyneuropathy occur in the clinical picture of a neurological nature. (amedi.sk)
- Neurological signs that can be associated with EOAD are spastic paraparesis, intracerebral hemorrhages, seizures, extrapyramidal syndrome and exceptionally cerebellar ataxia. (findzebra.com)
Paraplegia6
- The clinico-radiologic definition of SSD includes segmental agenesis or dysgenesis of the spine, segmental abnormality of the underlying spinal cord and nerve roots, congenital paraplegia or paraparesis and congenital lower limb deformities. (bioline.org.br)
- Seven major adverse events occurred in 6 patients (10.7%), consisting of paraplegia (n = 3), paraparesis (n = 2), disabling stroke (n = 1), and renal failure (n = 1). (providence.org)
- All paraplegia/paraparesis resolved with lumbar drainage. (providence.org)
- Paraplegia or paraparesis occurred less with CSF drainage (2.7% of patients with drainage versus 12.2% in the control group). (cochrane.org)
- Secondary outcomes of interest included incidence of postoperative spinal hematoma and death, incidence of paraparesis, paraplegia, paraesthesia, post-Dural puncture headache, signs of meningism, urinary retention, and other perioperative complications among the SA patients. (jcorth.com)
- No incidences of paraparesis or paraplegia, or episodes of persistent post-operative paraesthesia or weakness, Bagai (vasovagal) syncope, PONV, post-op meningism, post-dural puncture headache, spinal hematoma, intraoperative dural Cerebrospinal Fluid leak or post-op fistula, were noted. (jcorth.com)
Thoracic8
- The spinal cord is located inside the vertebral canal, which is formed by the foramina of 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, and 5 sacral vertebrae, which together form the spine. (medscape.com)
- Degenerative spondylolisthesis of the spine is less common in the lower thoracic region than in the lumbar and cervical regions. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Lower thoracic degenerative spondylolisthesis is a rare disease, which may occur concomitantly with lumbar spondylosis and confuse clinicians. (unboundmedicine.com)
- They presented with symptoms and signs due to cord compression at the lower thoracic and lumbar vertebrae. (who.int)
- We report a 63-year-old male with paraparesis due to multiple herniated thoracic discs, with compressive myelopathy. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
- The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum to the interspace between the 12th thoracic (dorsal) and first lumbar spines,although the thecal membranes may extend down the body of the second sacral vertebra. (syrianclinic.com)
- To determine the spinal segments inrelation to the vertebral body: for cervical vertebrae add 1, for thoracic I-6 add 2, for thoracic 7-9 add 3, and the lumbar segments lieopposite the 10th and 1 Ith thoracic spines and the next interspinal space. (syrianclinic.com)
- thelatter is located behind the ninth thoracic to the first lumbar vertebra. (syrianclinic.com)
Puncture3
- Intrathecal gadolinium injection was performed via transfontanelle ventriculostomy, ventriculoperitoneal shunt reservoir, or lumbar puncture. (ajnr.org)
- Lumbar puncture could not be performed because of his severely impaired coagulation status. (openventio.org)
- Lumbar puncture for measurement of cerebrospinal fluid tau and amyloid may be useful (tau and phosphorylated tau are often elevated and amyloid is usually low). (findzebra.com)
Cerebrospinal fluid1
- Patients should be treated with external lumbar drainage of cerebrospinal fluid for 3-5 days rather than a low-pressure pleural drain to avoid the onset of intracranial hypotension leading to symptomatic subdural hematomas. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Flaccid paraparesis2
- This patient has flaccid paraparesis with saddle anaesthesia due to cauda equina syndrome (lesion) caused by a compressive lesion (aetiology). (syrianclinic.com)
- 45-year-old male who presented with acute onset of flaccid paraparesis more pronounced on the left, sensation of current shocks in both legs and sensory level from the umbilicus downwards. (doctorsmedicalopinion.com)
Magnetic2
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine provides the best information regarding the contents of the lumbar spine. (seekhealthz.com)
- High-intensity zone (HIZ) of lumbar intervertebral disc on T2-weighted magnetic resonance images: spatial distribution, and correlation of distribution with low back pain (LBP). (radiopaedia.org)
Decompressive lumbar2
- Initially, all of them were diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis at other clinics, and 1 patient had even received prior decompressive lumbar surgery. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Currently, there is interest in minimally invasive surgery and various technical modifications of decompressive lumbar laminectomy without fusion. (neurosurgery.directory)
Sacral nerve roots2
- The cauda equina is the conglomeration of lumbar and sacral nerve roots distally to the terminal portion of the spinal cord, starting at the L1-L2 vertebral level in most people. (iiarjournals.org)
- Sacroiliac fracture/dislocation, sacral fracture, or caudal vertebral fracture/luxation may result in damage to the sixth and seventh lumbar and first 2 sacral nerve roots. (vin.com)
Onset2
- A spinal cord lesion localised caudal to the L6 spinal segment was diagnosed in a 2-year-old female spayed domestic longhair cat with acute onset paraparesis. (avmi.net)
- 3 dogs were examined because of a sudden onset of signs of pain (1 dog) or paraparesis (2 dogs). (avma.org)
Vertebra2
- Plain radiographs revealed sclerotic fourth lumbar vertebra. (statperson.com)
- CT and MRI lumbosacral spine revealed involvement of fourth lumbar vertebra with bilateral paraspinal masses. (statperson.com)
Cranial2
- On neurological examination, cranial lumbar vertebral pain, hind limb cross-extensor reflex, delayed hindlimb postural reaction, upper motor neuron bladder dysfunction, and total absence of cutaneous trunci reflex were identified. (e-jvc.org)
- The tomographic imaging revealed a spontaneous lumbar and cranial subarachnoidal haematoma. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
Cervical2
- Under local anesthesia and light sedation, it determines the anterior and posterior spinal feeder arteries by selective catheterization of the cervical, intercostal, lumbar and sacral arteries, knowing that an initial global study by aortic opacification (or bilateral retrograde humeral for the cervical region) can simplify exploration. (medical-actu.com)
- The compression can occur anywhere within the spine, from the cervical spine (base of the neck) to the lumbar spine (lower back). (personalinjurylawyerslosangeles.com)
Dorsal2
- Excluding pathology, the anterior spinal vein and the veins of the ponytail are never visible, the posterior spinal vein is visible in the lower and lumbar dorsal regions, but never above T4 and over 8 storeys. (medical-actu.com)
- The cauda equina is made up of dorsal and ventral roots that arise from lumbar and sacral segments of the cord. (neupsykey.com)
Radiographs2
- Radiographs demonstrate abnormal pelvis with small square iliac wings, horizontal acetabular roofs, and narrowing of the greater sciatic notch, an oval translucent area at the proximal ends of the femora, caudal narrowing of the interpedicular distances in the lumbar region, short pedicles, and lumbar lordosis. (medscape.com)
- Plain radiographs of the lumbar spine usually are sufficient to diagnose spondylolisthesis. (seekhealthz.com)
Bilateral2
- In wild-type ATTR amyloidosis, non-cardiac symptoms include: bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbar spinal stenosis, biceps tendon rupture, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic dysfunction. (wikipedia.org)
- The midline cauda equina syndrome: bilateral lumbar and sacral root lesions. (syrianclinic.com)
Epidural2
- Various treatments are used to reduce the ischaemic insult to the spinal cord including temporary blood shunts (such as distal atriofemoral bypass and re-connection of intercostal and lumbar vessels), pharmaceutical interventions (to protect the heart and cerebral blood vessels), epidural cooling and CSF drainage. (cochrane.org)
- 1. Demirel CB, Kalayci M, Ozkocak I, Altunkaya H, Ozer Y, Acikgoz B. A prospective randomized study comparing perioperative outcome variables after epidural or general anesthesia for lumbar disc surgery. (jcorth.com)
Myelopathy3
- Neurologic findings consisted of myelopathy affecting the lumbar intumescence (1 dog) and T3-L3 myelopathy (2 dogs). (avma.org)
- Occasionally, a patient with spondylolisthesis experiences compression of the lumbar spinal nerve roots and cauda equina, resulting in myelopathy or cauda equina syndrome. (seekhealthz.com)
- MRI is highly accurate and helps identify abnormalities that may put the patient at risk of developing lumbar myelopathy, such as the trefoil spinal canal of congenital spinal stenosis. (seekhealthz.com)
Symptoms3
- However, their symptoms continued to progress, even after conservative treatments or lumbar surgeries. (unboundmedicine.com)
- We report a case of a five year old girl with presenting symptoms of pain, difficulty in walking since one month, paraparesis and bladder and bowel incontinence since one week. (statperson.com)
- The patient experienced a remission of symptoms until even more intense lumbar pain returned spreading to the left leg. (doctorsmedicalopinion.com)
Vertebrae1
- The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum down to the level of the first and second lumbar vertebrae (at birth, down to second and third lumbar vertebrae). (medscape.com)
Laminectomy2
- Complications associated with lumbar laminectomy: a comparison of spinal versus general anesthesia. (jcorth.com)
- Lumbar laminectomy , represents the standard operative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis , but this procedure is often combined with fusion surgery. (neurosurgery.directory)
Cauda equina2
- The cauda equina (Latin for horse tail) is the collection of lumbar and sacral spinal nerve roots that travel caudally prior to exiting at their respective intervertebral foramina. (medscape.com)
- Cauda equina syndrome (CES) frequently results from nerve root compression and damage from herniated lumbar discs, spinal stenosis, post-traumatic fractured vertebral fragments, or tumors, which result in devastating morbidity ( 1 ). (iiarjournals.org)
Spontaneous1
- There are no reports of spontaneous symmetrical paraparesis caused by histiocytic sarcoma in mice. (biomedcentral.com)
Neurological examination1
- Neurological examination revealed paraparesis, hypoesthesia of the lower limbs with L4-L5 root distribution. (scirp.org)
Ataxia1
- The tap should be performed at the site the closest to the neuro-localization, i.e., lumbar in case of general ataxia/paresis, cisternal in case of cerebral involvement. (vin.com)
Hind1
- The HAM/TSP-like disease with symmetrical paraparesis of the hind limbs in transgenic mice was not inflammatory, unlike that found in HAM/TSP patients, but instead involved the invasion of histiocytic sarcoma cells into the lumbar spinal cord from the bone marrow where they had undergone extensive proliferation. (biomedcentral.com)
Surgeries1
- SA is effective for use in patients undergoing elective lumbar spine surgeries and very efficient alternative technique to GA. SA offers efficient OR functioning with decreasing overall operation theatre time and shown to be the more convenient anesthetic choice in the perioperative setting. (jcorth.com)
Lordosis1
- Note relatively normal-sized trunk, a large head, rhizomelic shortening of the limbs, lumbar lordosis, and trident hands. (medscape.com)
Spondylolisthesis4
- Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative disease of the lumbar spine that results in pain and functional disability. (seekhealthz.com)
- Clinically, a patient with spondylolisthesis reports back pain with lifting, twisting, or bending of the lumbar spine. (seekhealthz.com)
- Patients with spondylolisthesis report back pain with motion of the lumbar spine. (seekhealthz.com)
- MRI of the lumbar spine should be performed in all patients thought to have spondylolisthesis. (seekhealthz.com)
Segments1
- The lumbar and sacral portions of the cord have 5 segments each. (medscape.com)
Stenosis1
- Decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis without fusion led to a significant and similar reduction of back pain and leg pain in a short-term and a long-term follow-up group. (neurosurgery.directory)
Progressive2
- We present a series of 5 patients who experienced low back pain, progressive numbness, weakness and even paraparesis. (unboundmedicine.com)
- A 63-year-old obese male, presented with a progressive paraparesis. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
Clinical1
- All these clinical presentations could not be explained solely by lumbar spondylosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
Nerve1
- Although this testing provides useful neuroanatomical information, electromyography and nerve conduction velocity testing provide neurophysiological information that can delineate the actual status of each individual nerve root and the lumbar plexus. (seekhealthz.com)
Patients3
- Most of our patients are found to have concomitant lumbar spondylosis. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Le présent article décrit les manifestations cliniques, le diagnostic et la prise en charge de la schistosomiase médullaire chez cinq patients admis dans les hôpitaux Shaab et Ibn Khaldoun de Khartoum entre 1997 et 2007. (who.int)
- A similar case study was conducted with 178 patients posted for lumbar spine procedures under the same surgeon. (jcorth.com)
Pain1
- 3 years ago an episode of lumbar pain. (doctorsmedicalopinion.com)
Surgery3
- Within 24 hours after surgery, repeated MRI in all dogs revealed hyperintensity in the spinal cord gray matter of the lumbar intumescence on T2-weighted images. (avma.org)
- Regional anesthesia versus general anesthesia for surgery on the lumbar spine: a review of the modern literature. (jcorth.com)
- Particularly, depression has been shown to be associated with less improvement following lumbar fusion surgery 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) . (neurosurgery.directory)
Cord2
- Postmortem microscopic examination of each dog's spinal cord at the lumbar intumescence revealed necrosis of the gray matter with relative white matter preservation suggestive of an ischemic injury. (avma.org)
- Draining CSF from the lumbar region may lessen the CSF pressure, improve blood flow to the spinal cord and reduce the risk of ischaemic spinal cord injury. (cochrane.org)
Disc6
- As far as lumbar disc herniation is concerned, its pathogenesis is usually recognised as being dependent on multiple factors. (bmj.com)
- In 1999, Kawaguchi et al 1 chose a polymorphism (VNTR) in exon 12 of the aggrecan gene as a candidate marker for lumbar disc disease. (bmj.com)
- Videman et al , 3, 4 investigating the role of the Taq I intragenic polymorphism in the coding region of the vitamin D receptor gene in a cohort of 142 men affected by lumbar spine degeneration, identified a strong association with disc degeneration. (bmj.com)
- Lumbar disc nomenclature: version 2.0: Recommendations of the combined task forces of the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Spine Radiology and the American Society of Neuroradiology. (radiopaedia.org)
- Lumbar-sacral NMR showed disc central protrusion. (doctorsmedicalopinion.com)
- After an X-ray test and lumbar spine MNR a disc herniation was diagnosed. (doctorsmedicalopinion.com)