Central cord syndrome

Also known as: Schneider syndrome

Incomplete cervical cord injury with greater arm than leg weakness.

Medical specialty: Orthopedics
Subspecialty: Orthopedics / Spine
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Hyperextension injury in pre-existing spondylosis.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

arm weaknessbladder dysfunctionhand weaknessrelative leg sparingsensory loss

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