INFORMATION ON CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Central cord syndrome is a form of imperfect spinal cord injury (in which some of the signals from the brain to the body are not received), characterized by impairment in the arms and hands and, to a lesser extent, in the legs. The brain's capability to send and receive signals to and from parts of the body below the site of trauma is affected but not completely blocked.

CAUSES OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

This syndrome, generally the result of trauma, is linked with damage to the large nerve fibers that carry information directly from the cerebral cortex to the spinal cord. These nerves are particularly important for hand and arm function.

SYMPTOMS OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

Symptoms may include paralysis and/or loss of fine manages of movements in the arms and hands, with comparatively less impairment of leg movements. Sensory loss below the site of the spinal injury and loss of bladder control may also happen, with the overall amount and type of functional loss dependent on how harshly the nerves of the spinal cord are spoiled.

TREATMENT OF CENTRAL CERVICAL CORD SYNDROME

There is no cure, nor is there a standard course of conduct, for central cord syndrome. Drug therapy, surgery, and rest are frequently part of the treatment programme.