INFORMATION ON CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Central Cervical Cord Syndrome is a form of incomplete spinal cord injury, characterized by impairment in the arms and hands and, to a lesser extent, in the legs. Central Cervical Cord Syndrome usually results in trauma and it is associated with damage to the large nerve fibers that carry information directly from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord. Sensory loss below the site of the spinal injury and loss of bladder control may also occur, with the overall amount and type of functional loss dependent on how severely the nerves of the spinal cord are damaged.

SYNONYMS OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Synonyms of Central Cervical Cord Syndrome are:

1. Cervical central cord syndrome.
2. Cervical spinal cord injury.
3. Spinal cord injury.
4. Cord trauma.
5. Spinal cord trauma.

CAUSES OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Most common causes of Central Cervical Cord Syndrome is trauma, complications of the progressive, degenerative spinal disease called spondylosis, as well as traumatic injury to the cervical spine, such as fractures or dislocations. Any injury or condition that preferentially damages the central, gray matter of the cervical spinal cord can lead to central cord syndrome.

SYMPTOMS OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Some of main symptoms are:

1. Neck pain.
2. Tingling.
3. Numbness.
4. Weakness.
5. Sensation from the legs may be lost.
6. Bladder control may be weakened or lost.
7. Shooting or burning pains in the arms and hands.

DIGNOSIS OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Diagnoses of Central Cervical Cord Syndrome:

1. Blood Test.
2. Electroencephalogram.
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
4. Computerised tomography scan.

TREATMENT OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

As far as for treatment there is no treatment for Central Cervical Cord Syndrome. Only treatment is available is the drug therapy, surgery and other is rest on bed. visit to doctor should be taken in regular intervals.