21. AllRefer Health - Spinal Cord Trauma (Compression Of Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Co Spinal Cord Trauma (Compression of Spinal Cord, spinal cord compression or Injury)information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment http://health.allrefer.com/health/spinal-cord-trauma-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Spinal Cord Trauma Spinal Cord Trauma Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Compression of Spinal Cord, Spinal Cord Compression or Injury Definition Spinal cord trauma is damage to the spinal cord that results from direct injury to the cord itself, or from indirect injury from damage to the bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels surrounding the spinal cord. Vertebrae Cauda Equina Vertebra and Spinal Nerves Spinal cord trauma can be caused by any number of injuries to the spine that can result from motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries (particularly diving into shallow water), industrial accidents, gunshot wounds, assault, and others. A seemingly minor injury can cause spinal cord trauma if the spine is weakened (such as from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoporosis Direct injury, such as cuts, can occur to the spinal cord, particularly if the bones or the discs have been damaged. Fragments of bone (from fractured vertebrae, for example) or fragments of metal (such as from a traffic accident) can cut or damage the spinal cord. Direct damage can also occur if the spinal cord is pulled, pressed sideways, or compressed. This may occur if the head, neck, or back are twisted abnormally during an accident or injury.

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Basic Principles of Spinal Cord Compression Joane Parent Canada Spinal cord diseases are frequent in the dog. To review the basic principles of lesion localization as it relates to the spinal cord, intervertebral disc disease has been used as model. In IVDD, there is spinal cord compression without instability. The spinal cord is composed of an outer layer of white matter and a core of gray matter. The white matter is made of axons while the gray matter is composed of cell bodies. Clinically, lesions that are limited to the gray matter behave similarly to lesions of the peripheral nervous system. It is the involvement of the white matter that leads to clinical signs of spinal cord disease. Anatomical considerations (spinal cord white matter) Ascending sensory fibers: Proprioceptive fibers A.   Reflex proprioceptive pathways:                 Hind limbs: Dorsal and ventral spinocerebellar                Fore limbs: Rostral spinocerebellar B.   Conscious proprioceptive pathways:                Hind limbs: Fasciculus gracilis                Fore limbs: Fasciculus cuneatus                Nociception (pain perception) fibers Descending motor fibers (Upper Motor Neurons):                               Reticulo-spinal tracts                               Vestibulo-spinal tracts                               Rubro-spinal tracts                               Cortico-spinal tracts Clinical signs associated with involvement of the spinal cord ascending sensory pathways: a. Proprioceptive ataxia

24. Management Of Pain And Spinal Cord..., Annals 6 Jul 99 Management of Pain and spinal cord compression in Patients with AdvancedCancer. Corticosteroid Therapy for Malignant spinal cord compression. http://www.acponline.org/ethics/abrahm.htm

Home Search Site directory About the Center ... Annual Session Ethics Program End-of-Life Care About the Panel Physician Education Patient Education Upcoming Conferences Managed Care Ethics About the Work Group Statement of Principles Annotated Bibliography Resources Internal Policy Additional Bioethics Resources Volunteering as a Physician Books ... Email this page Management of Pain and Spinal Cord Compression in Patients with Advanced Cancer Janet L. Abrahm, MD, for the ACP-ASIM End-of-Life Care Consensus Panel Ann Intern Med 1999;131:37-46. Annals of Internal Medicine This paper was written by Janet Abrahm, MD, and was developed for the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM) End-of-Life Care Consensus Panel. Members of the ACP-ASIM End-of-Life Care Consensus Panel were Bernard Lo, MD ( Chair ); Janet Abrahm, MD; Susan Block, MD; William Breitbart, MD; Ira R. Byock, MD; Kathy Faber-Langendoen, MD; Lloyd W. Kitchens Jr., MD; Paul Lanken, MD; Joanne Lynn, MD; Diane Meier, MD; Timothy E. Quill, MD; George Thibault, MD; and James Tulsky, MD. Primary staff to the Panel were Lois Snyder, JD ( Project Director ); Jason Karlawish, MD; and Karine Morin, LLM. This paper was reviewed and approved by the Ethics and Human Rights Committee and the Education Committee, although it does not represent official ACP-ASIM policy. Members of the Ethics and Human Rights Committee were Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD (

25. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Spinal Cord Trauma Alternative names spinal cord compression; spinal cord injury; compression ofspinal cord Definition Damage to the spinal cord that results from injury. http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/001066.cfm

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26. Spincal Cord Compression paraplegia. Although generally an uncommon symptom, spinal cord compressioncan be a common complication in metastatic prostate cancer. http://www.cancerlineuk.net/prostate-cancer/staging-and-prognosis/spinal-cord-co

CONTACT US SEARCH LEGAL INFORMATION PRIVACY STATEMENT ... SITE MAP Prostate Cancer - Staging and prognosis Spincal cord compression Cord compression by spinal tumour deposits is a serious occurrence and urgent action is required to prevent the development of paraplegia. Although generally an uncommon symptom, spinal cord compression can be a common complication in metastatic prostate cancer. Symptoms include the sudden onset of back pain or exacerbation of existing back pain together with leg weakness, altered or painless loss of sensation, leg pain and difficulty passing urine. Any patient with suspected spinal cord compression should be admitted as an emergency for investigation and treatment. Once paralysed, only 5% walk again. 30% of patients survive to 1 year. Action should be taken, irrespective of neurological findings. Dexamethasone 4mg q.d.s. should be started immediately to reduce oedema around the tumour and the patient sent for urgent magnetic resonance imaging of the spine. Treatment options are surgical decompression or radiotherapy. *Prostate cancer patients treated with LHRH agonists (buserelin, goserelin, luprorelin or triptorelin) should be carefully monitored for signs of spinal cord compression during the first month of treatment. Use of an anti-androgen for 3 days prior to and 3 weeks after the commencement of LHRH treatment is essential for all patients.

27. Prostate Cancer - Symptoms / History Symptoms of metastases spinal cord compression. The symptoms and signs of spinalcord compression depend on the length of time for which it has been present. http://www.cancerlineuk.net/prostate-cancer/symptoms-history/symptoms-of-metasta

CONTACT US SEARCH LEGAL INFORMATION PRIVACY STATEMENT ... SITE MAP Prostate Cancer - Symptoms / History Symptoms of metastases Spinal Cord Compression The symptoms and signs of spinal cord compression depend on the length of time for which it has been present. Patients with metastatic disease should be encouraged to report ant suspicious symptoms as early as possible in order to prevent irreversible damage. Early : vertebral pain Late : sensory changes, motor weakness Very late : sphincter disturbance. Any patient suspected of developing spinal cord compression should be referred as an emergency for investigation ( MRI is investigation of choice) and treatment. Therapeutic options include corticosteroids (dexamethasone) analgesics (opioids, NSAIDs,etc) radiotherapy surgical decompression. With early treatment, 70% of patients retain the ability to walk. Once paralysed, only 5% walk again. The management of paraplegia is more complex. Rapid onset complete paraplegia (over 24-36 hours) has a poor prognosis. It is often caused by infarction of the spinal cord secondary to tumour compression and thrombosis of a spinal artery. It can also be as a result of infiltration of the dura by tumour. The prognosis is better in patients who have not received hormone treatment. Updated March 2002 to top Prostate Cancer Incidence Symptoms / History Pathway Symptoms of metastases ... .. Back pain

28. CCHS Clinical Digital Library Orthopedics. spinal cord compression Clinical Resources. Introduction Accessdocument; Malignant spinal cord compression Access document. Ferri http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/clinical/orthopedics/spinal-cord-compression.htm

Clinical Resources by Topic: Orthopedics Spinal Cord Compression Clinical Resources Emergency Radiology Clinical Guidelines Clinical Trials ... Miscellaneous Resources See also: Musculoskeletal Clinical Procedure Resources General Orthopedics Clinical Resources Spinal Cord Compression Patient/Family Resources Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 15th Ed.-2001: Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Chapter 16: Back and Neck Pain Table of contents Introduction: Access document Anatomy of the Spine: Access document Approach to the Patient: Access document Pain in the Neck and Shoulder: Access document Other Causes of Neck Pain: Access document Chapter 368: Diseases of the Spinal Cord Table of contents Introduction: Access document Approach to the Patient: Access document Chronic Myelopathies: Access document Spondylitic Myelopathy: Access document Chapter 369: Traumatic Injuries of the Head and Spine Table of contents Introduction: Access document Spinal Cord Trauma: Access document Introduction Access document Pathophysiology and Pathology of Spinal Cord Injury: Access document Management of Spinal Cord Injury Syndromes: Access document Chapter 370: Primary and Metastatic Tumors of the Nervous System Table of contents Introduction: Access document Malignant Spinal Cord Compression: Access document Ferri: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment - 2004 (MD Consult): Table of contents Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Spinal Cord Compression Access document Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd Ed.-2001 (MD Consult):

29. CCHS Clinical Digital Library spinal cord compression Patient/Family Resources. See also General OrthopedicsPatient/Family Resources; spinal cord compression Clinical Resources. http://cchs-dl.slis.ua.edu/patientinfo/orthopedics/back/spinal-cord-compression.

Patient/Family Resources by Topic: Orthopedics Spinal Cord Compression Patient/Family Resources Pediatrics Spanish Miscellaneous See also: General Orthopedics Patient/Family Resources Spinal Cord Compression Clinical Resources MD Consult: Homepage Health Sciences Library subscription INFO Patient Handouts Table of content Compression Fracture of the Vertebrae: Access document Low Back Pain: English Spanish Image Low Back Pain (Brief Version): English Spanish Image American Association of Neurological Surgeons: Homepage Patient Resources: List of documents Spinal Cord: Access document American Academy of Family Physicians (familydoctor.org): Homepage Self Care Flowcharts: List of documents Lower Back Pain: Access document MEDLINEPlus and the Patient Education Institute: Homepage Interactive Health Tutorials: Table of contents Back Pain: Table of contents (Flash Plug-in Required) MEDLINE plus Medical Encyclopedia: Table of contents Compression Fractures of the Back: English Spanish Spinal Cord Trauma: English Spanish Merck Manual - Second Home Edition Table of contents Section 6. Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Disorders:

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31. Spine And Nerve Center At MGH/Harvard Neurosurgical evaluation of neck and back pain, nerve compression syndromes,herniated intervertebral discs, and spinal cord compression syndromes. http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/Spine/default.htm

Neurosurgical evaluation of neck and back pain, nerve compression syndromes, herniated intervertebral discs, and spinal cord compression syndromes. Information regarding peripheral nerve (including nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome) and spine surgery and the Neurosurgical Service's Spine Evaluation Unit Referrals Peripheral Nerve Surgeons Spine Surgeons ... Spine Links Information on the MGH Nerve Surgery Center Lawrence F. Borges, M.D. Massachusetts General Hospital Fruit Street Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Phone: 617.726.6156 Facsimile: 617.724.7407 Spine (and peripheral nerve entrapment) Evaluation Center MGH Spine Surgeons MGH Developmental Neurosurgery : Spina bifida/myelomenigocele/syrinx/tethered cord information MGH Peripheral Nerve Surgery (carpal tunneland other nerve entrapment syndromes and tumors of peripheral nerves such as neurofibromas) Spine tumor information Non-invasive Proton Beam Radiosurgery of spinal tumors

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35. IHC Online Cancer Resource Center Spinal...... (Page 48 of 87) Next . spinal cord compression Publish Date 10/21/2003spinal cord compression. Symptom and http://ihc.cancersource.com/LearnAboutCancer/core/basics/symptom.cfm?DiseaseID=1

36. IHC Online Cancer Resource Center Neurological Disturbances spinal cord compression Publish Date 10/10/2003. Thisguide will help you learn to identify spinal cord compression. http://ihc.cancersource.com/resources/pdf/topicdetail.cfm?TopicID=41&contentid=2

37. Surgical Therapy Helps Spinal Cord Compression Patients --- HealthandAge Normal. Large. Extra Large. Surgical therapy helps spinal cord compressionpatients. Home SURGICAL THERAPY HELPS spinal cord compression PATIENTS. http://www.healthandage.com/Home/gm=20!gid1=4983

June 3, 2004 Home Health Centers HealthandAge Network Caregivers' Center ... Primer on Aging HealthandAge Poll Are you seeking health information for yourself a family member a friend just browsing Choose Font Size Normal Large Extra Large Surgical therapy helps spinal cord compression patients Home SURGICAL THERAPY HELPS SPINAL CORD COMPRESSION PATIENTS Surgical therapy helps spinal cord compression patients Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist Surgery helps patients with spinal cord compression regain more mobility. Researchers at the University of Maryland have been working with a group of 101 patients who have cancer that causes compression of the spinal cord. Some of the patients received radiotherapy alone, while others had surgery to relieve the spinal compression and remove as much tumor as possible. Sixteen patients in each of the sub-groups were unable to walk at the start of the study. More of those in the surgery plus radiotherapy group regained the ability to walk compared to those receiving radiotherapy alone. Those receiving surgery also tended to survive for longer. Mobility is important to such patients - they may not, always, have much longer to live. Being able to walk keeps them relatively independent and improves quality of life. This study suggests that surgery is a worthwhile way of helping them. Source American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Annual Meeting 20th October 2003 STRENGTH TRAINING A new study shows that strength training (lifting weights) can improve your overall fitness and your cardiovascular health.

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June 3, 2004 Home Health Centers HealthandAge Network Caregivers' Center ... Primer on Aging Choose Font Size Normal Large Extra Large Surgical therapy helps spinal cord compression patients Surgical therapy helps spinal cord compression patients Reported by Susan Aldridge, PhD, medical journalist Surgery helps patients with spinal cord compression regain more mobility. Researchers at the University of Maryland have been working with a group of 101 patients who have cancer that causes compression of the spinal cord. Some of the patients received radiotherapy alone, while others had surgery to relieve the spinal compression and remove as much tumor as possible. Sixteen patients in each of the sub-groups were unable to walk at the start of the study. More of those in the surgery plus radiotherapy group regained the ability to walk compared to those receiving radiotherapy alone. Those receiving surgery also tended to survive for longer. Mobility is important to such patients - they may not, always, have much longer to live. Being able to walk keeps them relatively independent and improves quality of life. This study suggests that surgery is a worthwhile way of helping them. Source American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Annual Meeting 20th October 2003 MENTAL FUNCTION Coronary bypass surgery has saved many lives and improved many peoples' heart symptoms. However, the operation seems to cause some loss of mental function in elderly patients. How much decline, and for how long, has recently surfaced.

39. Medical Encyclopedia spinal cord. Alternative Names spinal cord compression or injury;Compression of spinal cord. Causes And Risk Spinal cord trauma http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org/body.cfm?id=18&action=Display&articl

40. LRCC - Spinal Cord Compression Search Healthcare professionals Physicians Oncology emergencies Spinalcord compression. Oncology emergencies spinal cord compression. http://www.lrcc.on.ca/professionals/physicians/onc-emerg/spinal-cord.xml

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