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Case: Spinal cord injury

An 87-year-old lady from home presents after a slip and fall down her stairs. She has significant neck pain and tenderness but no other injuries.

1. Complete the following table detailing signs and mechanism of various spinal cord syndromes 8 marks

CT C-spine is performed.

2. List the (2) main traumatic findings. 2 marks

On examination you find evidence of spinal cord injury and have referred the pa ent to the neurosurgical team.

3. Briefly outline (6) management priorities for this patient. 6 marks

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Case: Spinal cord injury

1. Complete the following table detailing signs and mechanism of various spinal cord syndromes 8 marks

2. List the (2) main traumatic findings. 2 marks

3. Briefly outline (6) management priorities for this patient. 6 marks

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