CICM SAQ 2010.1 Q5
Question
With respect to pathological conditions of the spinal cord, list 2 causes of and the clinical findings for each of the following syndromes:
- Complete cord transection
- Cord hemisection
- Central cord syndrome
- Anterior cord syndrome (anterior spinal artery syndrome)
- Cauda Equina syndrome
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