Central Cord Syndrome

A syndrome associated with traumatic injury to the cervical or upper thoracic regions of the spinal cord characterized by weakness in the arms with relative sparing of the legs and variable sensory loss. This condition is associated with ischemia, hemorrhage, or necrosis involving the central portions of the spinal cord. Corticospinal fibers destined for the legs are spared due to their more external location in the spinal cord. This clinical pattern may emerge during recovery from spinal shock. Deficits may be transient or permanent.

Also Known As:

Central Cord Injury Syndrome; Central Spinal Cord Syndrome

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Central Nervous System Diseases: 4213
  - Spinal Cord Diseases: 4314
    - Spinal Cord Injuries: 16623
      - Central Cord Syndrome: 59
- Nervous System Trauma: 291
  - Spinal Cord Injuries: 16623
    - Central Cord Syndrome: 59
Wounds and Injuries: 176426
- Spinal Cord Injuries: 16623
  - Central Cord Syndrome: 59

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