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Myelopathy hand. New clinical signs of cervical cord damage.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Ono, Kishiri Ebara, Sohei Fuji, Takeshi Yonenobu, Kazuo Fujiwara, Kazuo Yamashita, Kazuo |
| Copyright Year | 1987 |
| Abstract | A characteristic dysfunction of the hand has been observed in various cervical spinal disorders when there is involvement of the spinal cord. There is loss of power of adduction and extension of the ulnar two or three fingers and an inability to grip and release rapidly with these fingers. These changes have been termed "myelopathy hand" and appear to be due to pyramidal tract involvement. The characteristic nature of the signs permit the distinction between myelopathy and changes due to nerve root or peripheral nerve disorder. The clinical significance of these signs has been assessed against other tests and their value in management is discussed. |
| Starting Page | 74 |
| Ending Page | 81 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.boneandjoint.org.uk/content/jbjsbr/69-B/2/215.full.pdf |
| PubMed reference number | 3818752v1 |
| Volume Number | 69 |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Journal | The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Cervical segment of spinal cord Fingers, unit of measurement Neck Nerve root Peripheral Nerves Peripheral Neuropathy Pyramidal Tracts Spinal Cord Diseases Vocal Cord Paralysis |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
