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CLINICALSYNDROMESOFSPINALCORD INJURY
Multiple clinical syndromes of SCI have been described in the literature and includecentralcord, Brown–Sequard, anterior cord, posterior cord, CE, conus medularis,anddiscompletesyndromes. The majority of these syndromes have remained largely unchanged since they were originally described, with the exceptionof central cord syndrome.Noneof the clinical syndromedefinitions contain precise, quantitative criteria such as percentage of muscles with a specificfinding.
Central cord syndrome (CCS) is the most common of the clinical syndromes,accountingforapproximately50%ofincompleteinjuriesand9%of alltraumatic SCI (53).Thisis characterized by greater motor weaknessinthe upperextremitiesgreater than the lower extremities, in associationwithsacral sparing(54).Atthelevelofinjurythereislowermotorneuron(LMN)weakness as well as sensory loss, with upper motor neuron (UMN) paralysis below the lesionlevel.In addition to the motor weakness, other features include bladder dysfunctionandvarying sensory loss below the level of thelesion.CCSmost commonly occurs in older persons with cervical spondylosis who suffer a hyperextensioninjury,typicallyfromafall,followedbymotorvehiclecrashes. However,CCS may occur in persons of any age and is associated with other etiologies,predisposingfactors,andinjurymechanisms.Thepostulatedcommon mechanism of injury involves compression of the cord both anteriorly and posteriorlybydegenerativechangesofthebonystructures,withinwardbulging oftheligamentumflavumduringhyperextensioninanalreadynarrowedspinal canal (53–58). Occurring with or without fracture or dislocation, CCS was initially described as caused by hemorrhage to the central cord. However, subsequentresearchnotesthatthefindingsofthissyndromearepredominately due to white matter lesions, with potential further gray matter involvement (when accompanied with LMN findings in upper extremities) (55–57). The findingsoftheupperextremitiesbeingrelativelymoreinvolvedthanthelower extremitieswasinitiallypostulatedasduetoamorecentrallocationoffibersof the upper limb within spinal cord motor tracts (with the lower limbs more peripherallylocated)(54,58).Thishasbeenchallengedwithmorerecentstudies being supportive of a disproportionate distribution of the corticospinal tract contributingtohandandupperextremityfunction,therebyanyinjurytothetract leadingtomoreaccentuatedsymptomsintheseareas(59).
ThedefinitivediagnosticcriteriafortraumaticCCSremainsundefined,with surveys demonstrating lack of consensus on the degree of upper extremity weakness or lower extremity sparing required for classification (60,61). Research has demonstrated that upper and lower extremities recovery is not significantlyalteredevenwithgreatermotordiscrepanciesbetweenthetwo,and theAISremainsmostpredictiveofrecovery(62).
CCS usually has a favorable prognosis (53,63–65). The typical pattern of recovery occurs earliest and to the greatest extent in the lower extremities, followedby bowel andbladder function, upperextremity(proximal), andthen intrinsic (distal) hand function. The prognosis for functional recovery of ambulation,activitiesofdailyliving(ADL),andbowelandbladderfunctionare dependent upon the patient’s age, with a less optimistic prognosis in older patientsrelativetoyoungerpatients(63,64).Patients<50yearsofagearemore successfulin achieving independent ambulationthan older patients (87%–97% vs. 31%–41%). Similar differences were seen between the younger and older patients in independent bladder function (83% vs. 29%), independent bowel function(63%vs.24%),anddressing(77%vs.12%).However,forpersonswith initialneurologicalexaminations(within 72hours)withaclassificationof AIS Dtetraplegia,prognosisfortherecoveryofindependentambulationisexcellent, evenforthosewhoseageis>50(66).
Wheninitially describedin the1950s,surgicaldecompressionof CCSwas discouraged as potentially leading to worse functional outcomes. While decompression is now accepted, controversy regarding the role of timing of surgicalinterventioncontinues inCCS. Retrospectivereviews todate havenot demonstratedfunctionalimprovementassociatedwithearlydecompression(67–
69), though a single ambispective study has shown motor improvement at 6
monthsfor select CCSpatientswho received decompression priorto24 hours afterinjury(69).
A syndrome with similar clinical features of upper extremity paresis or paralysis with minimal to no lower extremity involvement is “cruciate paralysis” (70–75). This may occur with fractures of C1 and C2, with neurologicalcompromiseofthebrainstematthecervicomedullaryjunction(71) asopposedtoCCSthatisusuallylocalizedinthemid-tolowersegmentsofthe cervical spinal cord (i.e., C4–C5). Respiratory insufficiency occurs in roughly 25% of patients and cranial nerves can also demonstrate deficits. Overall, the prognosis for cruciate paralysis is excellent, with studies noting over 50% of patients with complete recovery (71). Wallenberg proposed an anatomical
explanation for this clinical syndrome (76), suggesting that the decussating fibersoftheupperlimblayinamorerostral,medial,andventrallocationinthe cervicomedullaryjunctioncomparedtoamorelateralandcaudallocationofthe lower limb decussating fibers. Therefore, injury to the canal where the upper extremityfibers travel alone after decussation causes preferential injury to the upperlimbs.Neuroanatomicalevidencetosupportthishypothesis,however,has notbeenfound(77).
Brown–Sequard syndrome (BSS) is characterized by asymmetric paresis withhypoalgesiamoremarkedonthelesspareticsideandaccountsfor2%to 4%ofalltraumaticSCI(76–82).IntheclassicpresentationofBSS,thereis(a) ipsilaterallossofallsensorymodalitiesatthelevelofthelesion,(b)ipsilateral flaccidparalysisat the level ofthelesion, (c) ipsilaterallossof position sense and vibration below the lesion, (d) contralateral loss of pain and temperature belowthelesion,and(e)ipsilateralmotorloss(UMN-mediated)belowthelevel ofthelesion.Almost90%ofthesecasesareinthecervicallevel,and66%are classifiedasAISD(53).
Understandingtheunderlyingneuroanatomy allows for an insight into this constellation of signs. Spinothalamic tract decussation within the spinal cord leadsto contralateral loss ofpainand temperature when injured.Corticospinal anddorsalcolumntractsdecussatewithinthebrainstem,explainingforclinical findings of loss ofmotor,proprioception and vibration sense ipsilateral to the lesion.
AlthoughBSShastraditionallybeenassociatedwithknifeinjuriesthatcause cord hemisection, a variety of etiologies including those that result in closed spinalinjurieswithorwithoutvertebralfracturesmaybethecause(81–83).In addition,neoplasticcausesandintramedullaryinflammatorylesions,suchasin multiple sclerosis, can result in partial or complete BSS. In clinical practice, however,onlyalimitednumberofpatientspresentwithpureBSS.Moreoften, patientspresentclinicallywith acombinationof featuresfromBrown–Sequard and CCS, with relatively varying degrees of ipsilateral hemiplegia and contralateral hemianalgesia. This has been termed Brown–Sequard plus syndrome(81).
Despitethevariationinpresentation,considerableconsistencyisfoundinthe prognosis of BSS. Recovery usually takes place in the ipsilateral proximal extensorsandtheninthedistalflexors(84,85).Motorrecoveryofanyextremity havingapain/temperature sensorydeficitoccursbeforetheoppositeextremity, andthesepatientsmayexpectfunctionalgaitrecoveryby6months.
Nearly, 75% to90% of patients ambulate independently at dischargefrom rehabilitation and 70% perform functional skills and ADL independently (53,79,83). The most important predictor of function is whether the upper or lowerlimbisthepredominantsiteofweakness:whentheupperlimbisweaker than the lower limb, patients are more likely to ambulate at discharge (81). Recovery of bowel and bladder function is also favorable, with continence achievedin82%and89%,respectively,inonestudy(81).
Theanteriorcordsyndrome(ACS)accountsfor2.7%oftraumaticSCIand involves a lesion affecting the anterior two-thirds of the spinal cord while preservingtheposteriorcolumns.ACSmayoccurfromretropulseddiscorbone fragments(86),directinjurytotheanteriorspinalcord,ormostcommonlywith vascularinjuryorocclusionoftheanteriorspinalarterythatprovidestheblood supplytotheanteriorspinalcord(87).Thiscanoccurduringsurgerytotheaorta (especiallywith clampingabove therenalartery) orother processesthatcould decreasebloodflowtothespinalcord(i.e.,vertebralburstfracture).Thereisa variablelossofmotoraswellaspinpricksensationwitharelativepreservation oflighttouch,proprioception,anddeep-pressuresensation.Usuallypatientswith ACShaveonly10%to20%chanceofmusclerecovery,andeveninthosewith somerecovery,thereispoormusclepowerandcoordination(88).
The posterior cord syndrome is the least frequent of incomplete SCI syndromes and has been omitted from recent versions of the International Standards. It is characterized by preservation of pain, temperature, and touch appreciationwith varying degrees of motor preservationandan absence of all dorsal column function. Prognosis for ambulation is poor, secondary to the proprioceptivedeficits.
Conus Medullaris and Cauda Equina Injuries (Table 5.5): The conus medullaris,whichistheterminalsegmentoftheadultspinalcord,liesattheL1 vertebraeandendsattheinferioraspectoftheL1vertebrae.Thesegmentabove theconusmedullarisistermedtheepiconus,consistingofspinalcordsegments L4–S1. Nerve roots extend from the conus medullariscaudallyas the CE. As nerverootsandUMNaretightlyconsolidatedinthisregion,injuriestotheconus medullaris and epiconus can present clinically withvariedfindings. Typically, lesions to the epiconus primarily affect the lower lumbar roots with relative sparing of sacral reflex arcs. This translates clinically into UMN findings in sacral segments with spasticity likely developing in toe flexors, ankle plantar flexors,andhamstringsandinpatientshavingpositivebulbocavernosusreflexes.
LowerconusmedullarislesionsaffectingneuralsegmentsS2andbelowwill
presentwith LMNdeficits ofthe analsphincterand bladderdue todamageof the anterior horn cells of S2–S4. These lower conus lesions are clinically indistinguishablefrom CE injuries (see the followingparagraph). Bladderand rectalreflexesarediminishedorabsent,dependingontheexactlevelandextent ofthelesion.Thereisparalysisofthebladderdetrusormuscleduetodestruction of the preganglionic parasympathetic (PS) fibers, with retention of urine and overflow incontinence. In men, there is failure of penile erections and ejaculation due to the destruction of the preganglionic PS neurons and the somaticmotorventralhorncells,respectively.Emissionofsemencanstilloccur because the motor fibers to the ductus deferens and seminal vesicles have sympatheticinnervation.Motorstrengthinthelowerlimbsmayremainintactto a variable degree, depending on degree of injury to nerve roots arising from morerostralsegments(L2–S1).Thelumbarnerverootsmaybesparedpartially ortotally inthe conusmedullaris, referredtoas“rootescape.” Ifthe rootsare affectedastheytravelwiththesacralcordinthespinalcolumn,thiswillresult inLMNdamagewithdiminishedorabsentreflexes.Insomeconusinjuries,the kneereflexesmaybepreserved,but theanklereflexes willbeaffected.Inlow conuslesions,the S1segment isnotinvolvedandtherefore,theankle reflexes arenormal, afindingaccounting formostinstances offailureto recognizethe clinical syndrome. Due to the small size of the conus medullaris, lesions are more likely to be bilateral as compared to those of the CE. With conus medullarislesions,recoveryofcompletelyparalyzedmusclesislimited.
InjuriescaudaltotheL1vertebrallevelpredominantlydonotcauseinjuryto thespinalcord,butrathertotheCEornerverootletssupplyingthelumbarand sacralsegmentsoftheskinandmusclegroups.CaudaEquinaSyndrome(CES) thereforeisa LMN syndrome that presents with patchy and often asymmetric findings of lumbosacral impairment ranging from complete flaccidity to seemingly unaffected due to the relative mobility of these neural segments. Atrophy and flaccid paralysis of lower extremity musculature (L2-S2) and varyingsensorylossinradicularpatternsiscommon.Additionally,lossofdeep tendonreflexesandbowel/bladderinvolvementisseenfrequently.Patientsmay classicallyhave “saddle anesthesia” (loss of sensation in theupper innerlegs, inneraspectsofthebuttocksandperineumregions)withaccompanyinglossof bulbocavernosusand analwinkreflexes. WithsignificantLMN componentsto this syndrome, prognosis for recovery is better than incomplete UMN syndromes.Thisislikelyduetotheresiliencyofthenerverootstoinjury,with earlydeficitspotentiallyduetoneurapraxiademonstratingprogressiverecovery
over weeks to months. As CE rootlets are histologically peripheral nerves, regenerationispossible.
SeparationofCEandconuslesionsinclinicalpracticeis difficult,because theclinicalfeaturesaswellaslevelsofinjuryoftheselesionsoverlap(53).(See
Table 5.5.) Isolated conus lesions are rare since the roots forming the CE are
wrapped around the conus. Traumatic SCI will likely produce a combination syndromeorapureCElesion.TheconusmaybeaffectedbyafractureofL1, whereasafractureofL2orlowerimpingessolelyontheCE.Sacralfracturesas well as fractures of thepelvic ring also damage the CE, as well as the sacral plexus.Bulletwoundscanpenetratethebonystructurestotraumatizethecauda andconus.Intrinsictumorsoftheconusmedullariscanselectivelydamagethe conus.
Caudaequinalesions can be considered as multiple radiculopathiesandas such electrodiagnostic studies may be helpful in the diagnosis. The electromyographic abnormalities in cauda lesions would be widespread and bilateral (but often asymmetrical). Other methods of studying root or nerve function (H-reflexes, F waves, root stimulation, somatosensory evoked potentials)maybeusedtoaidindiagnosis.Conusmedullarislesionswillcause electricalabnormalitiesinmuscleswheretheLMNsareaffected.
SCIclinicalsyndromescanbetheresultofbothtraumaticandnontraumatic
etiologies. CCS and conus medullaris syndromes are most likely due to falls, whereas motor vehicle crashes are the primary etiology for BSS. In contrast, AnteriorCordandPosteriorCordsyndromesaremorefrequentlytheresultofa nontraumaticinjury. CES is almost equally due to traumatic and nontraumatic etiologies(53).
DISCOMPLETEINJURIES
Neurological pathways within the spinal cord may be spared even after a neurologicallycompleteinjuryonclinicalexam.Theterm“discompleteinjury” was introduced by Dimitrevic and colleagues (89,90) to describe a clinically complete SCI with neurophysiological evidence of residual function and connectivity between above and below the injury. Subsequent studies have demonstrated degrees of intact localization with quantitative sensory testing below the neurological level of injury in complete injuries (AIS A) without sparingofclinicalmotor,LTor sharp/dulldiscrimination(91–95). Finnerupet. al. performed quantitative sensory testing below the level ofinjury (including thermalstimulation,pressure,pinchandpainsensitivity)in24subjectswithAIS A (with no sparing of voluntary motor function or preserved sharp/dull discriminationorLTsensationbelowtheinjury)andfoundthat50%hadvague localizedsensation tothe stimuli(95).All patientshadno cortical responseto lowerextremity(posteriortibialnerve)SSEP.Therewasnorelationshipbetween the presence of this sensory perception with levelofinjury or etiology. There was also no correlation between the presence of sensory perception with the presenceorseverityofspasticityorchronicneuropathicpain(95).
Neuropathologicalstudiesfoundasimilarpercentage(50%)ofanatomically discompleteinjuriesinpersons withclinicalcompleteinjuries(89,91).Further, recentresearchonepidural stimulation in clinically complete injuries suggests the presence of such latent tracts (96). However, it is still unclear where the spared information travels and what the preservation of these pathways represents.KnowledgeofretainedneuralcommunicationacrossaSPImayhave consequences for treatment strategies and enhancing functional recovery and furtherstudyisneeded.
CONCLUSION
PerformanceofanaccurateexaminationasrecommendedbytheISNCSCIwill allow the professional to classify the individual using the ASIA Impairment Scale. Using consistent terminology and definitions will allow for improved communicationbetweenclinicians,researchers,andpatients.
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