Spinal cord compression: an update on diagnosis and management
BMJ Best Practice Podcast
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What's the Best Test for Atromatic Spinal Cord Compression?
For atromatic spinal cord compression, after your exam, what's the easiest way to have the patient lean up against the wall or sit in the chair? If they can't pull themselves against the wall, we're thinking cervical spine. And if they can't stand on their tiptoes, then we're thinking lower down lumbar spine. What's the usefulness of x-ray? Well, in trauma, a lot. In infection, somewhat, and then the rest, useless.
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