Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Classify the spinal cord levels
• Compare the upper motor and lower motor neuron lesions
• Describe the stages of upper motor neuron lesions
• Identify the signs associated with upper motor neuron lesions
• Explain the site and goals of lumbar puncture
• Indicate the contraindications and complications of lumbar puncture
• Describe the signs and symptoms of syringomyelia
• List the neurologic impairments identified after a spinal shock
• Discuss the factors that cause typical spinal cord syndromes
• Explain the clinical features of spinal cord syndromes
• Summarise the key features of spinal cordinjuries
• Label the cross-sections of the spinal cord