Figure 26.1

Mid-sagittal T2-weighted MRI image of a patient with severe cervical stenosis

 

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CT of the cervical spine if concern for central cord syndrome after seemingly minor trauma

 

Effective Communication

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   Neurologic status
   
   
    
   
   
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   Etiology of stenosis
   
   
    
   
   
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   Progression of deficits
   
   
    
   
   
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   Specific location of stenosis
   
   
    
   
   
5. 5.
   
   
   

   
   

   Duration of deficits
   
   
    

Key Exam Pearls

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   Complete neurologic exam, including reflexes and rectal tone

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