Definitions for central cord syndrome
cen·tral cord syn·drome

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1. Central cord syndrome

   Central cord syndrome (CCS) is the most common form of cervical spinal cord injury. It is characterized by loss of motion and sensation in arms and hands. It usually results from trauma which causes damage to the neck, leading to major injury to the central corticospinal tract of the spinal cord. The syndrome is more common in people over the age of 50 because osteoarthritis in the neck region causes weakening of the vertebrae. CCS most frequently occurs among older persons with cervical spondylosis, however, it also may occur in younger individuals.CCS is the most common incomplete spinal cord injury syndrome. It accounts for approximately 9% of traumatic SCIs. After an incomplete injury, the brain still has the capacity to send and receive some signals below the site of injury. Sending and receiving of signals to and from parts of the body is reduced, not entirely blocked. CCS gives a greater motor loss in the upper limbs than in the lower limbs, with variable sensory loss. It was first described by Schneider in 1954. It is generally associated with favorable prognosis for some degree of neurological and functional recovery. However, factors such as age, preexisting conditions, and extent of injury will affect the recovery process.

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1. Central cord syndrome

   Central cord syndrome is an acute cervical spinal cord injury that can affect a large and diverse group of patients. It was first described by Schneider in 1954. It has been reported that CCS most frequently occurs among older persons with cervical spondylosis, however, it also may occur in younger individuals. CCS is the most common incomplete SCI syndrome. It accounts for approximately 9% of traumatic SCIs. It is generally associated with favorable prognosis for some degree of neurological and functional recovery. However, factors such as age, preexisting conditions and extent of injury will affect the recovery process.

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1. 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.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Cord_Syndrome
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