Motoneurons are the nerve cells responsible for the formation and coordination of movements. According to the location of the motoneurons, a distinction is made between the “upper motoneurons”, which are located in the cerebral cortex, and the “lower motoneurons”, which are located in the spinal cord. The lower motor neuron The lower motoneuron is located … Motor neuron
Introduction Spinal stenosis is a usually painful consequence of underlying (“degenerative”) changes in the spine. All people suffer from degenerative changes in various structures of the body in the course of their lives. This results in bony attachments (osteophytic attachments), arthrosis-like changes in the intervertebral joints and degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs. These processes … Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Symptoms The symptoms of spinal stenosis of the cervical spine differ from those of spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine. Typical symptoms are pain in the neck and arms, as well as sensation in the extremities. This can be, for example, a burning or tingling sensation, but also numbness. The fine motor skills of the … Symptoms | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Therapy Spinal canal stenoses can be treated both surgically and conservatively, i.e. non-surgically, by physiotherapy and other treatment options. In case of spinal canal stenosis, various therapeutic approaches are available in order to achieve an alleviation of the symptoms for those affected. First of all, all conservative measures are exhausted before a surgical intervention is … Therapy | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Prognosis The prognosis of spinal stenosis depends on the extent of the existing symptoms and complaints. Patients with mild symptoms and less pronounced changes in the spine can already benefit greatly from conservative therapy. By contrast, patients with paralysis or pain that has already existed for years can usually only be treated surgically. However, even … Prognosis | Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
Medicine and rehabilitation know a wide range of aids, which are offered as part of a therapy or to regain independence. Orthoses occupy a central position in this regard. What is an orthosis? An orthosis is a medical device that can be used to support and correct individual components of the body. A technical device … Orthosis: Applications & Health Benefits
As the proverbial backbone, the spine gives the body shape and stability. Its specific shape enables humans to walk upright. What is the spine? Defining the spine as the axial skeleton of the human body shows that it serves as the central connecting and supporting element between the skull, ribs, pelvis and extremities. It is … Spine: Structure, Function & Diseases
Vojta therapy is a physiotherapy treatment method developed by neurologist Václav Vojta in the 1960s. It aims to help people with diseases or injuries in the central nervous system regain their freedom of movement to the greatest extent possible. What is Vojta therapy? The therapy is used for disorders of the postural and musculoskeletal system. … Vojta Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Paraplegia or paraplegic syndrome is irreversible damage or severing of the spinal cord cross-section. Below the spinal cord transection, complete paralysis of the body usually occurs during the course of the disease. What is paraplegia? Paraplegia is partial or complete paralysis of the body caused by damage in the spinal cord (for example, from vertebral … Paraplegia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition A paraplegic syndrome or paraplegia (med. paraplegia, transverse syndrome) is understood to be damage to the spinal cord and the resulting symptoms. A distinction is made between a complete paraplegic syndrome, in which the spinal cord is completely severed, and an incomplete paraplegic syndrome, in which the spinal cord is only partially damaged. The … The paraplegic syndrome
The accompanying symptoms The accompanying symptoms of paraplegia depend primarily on the extent to which the spinal cord has been damaged. Below the injury, the functions controlled by the affected part of the spinal cord are disrupted. The most common symptoms are paralysis and a loss of sensitivity. In most cases, the damage occurs in … The accompanying symptoms | The paraplegic syndrome
The diagnosis If a spinal cord injury is suspected, the patient must be admitted to hospital immediately. There, the doctors make the diagnosis based on the patient’s medical history, which is often associated with a previous accident or back injury. The affected person shows signs of paralysis and pathological reflexes. The doctor can determine the … The diagnosis | The paraplegic syndrome
