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    The document discusses spinal compression, which can be caused by conditions like disc herniation, stenosis, tumor, trauma, infection, or hemorrhage. It describes the anatomy of the spine and vertebral column. Symptoms of spinal compression include backache, referred pain, numbness, weakness, and problems with the urinary or digestive systems. Management approaches include medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and surgical treatments tailored to the underlying cause.

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    The document discusses spinal compression, which can be caused by conditions like disc herniation, stenosis, tumor, trauma, infection, or hemorrhage. It describes the anatomy of the spine and vertebral column. Symptoms of spinal compression include backache, referred pain, numbness, weakness, and problems with the urinary or digestive systems. Management approaches include medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and surgical treatments tailored to the underlying cause.

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    SPINAL COMPRESSION

    DR. SANA AKBAR QAZI


    S R N E U R O S U R G E RY
    ANATOMY

    • Osteo-cartilaginous-ligamentous complex.
    • 33 vertebrae (C 7, D 12, L 5, S 5, C 4)
    • Closed; Highly Mobile
    • Spinal Cord runs through the centre (FM to FT)
    • Add your second bullet point here
    • Add your third bullet point here
    VERTEBRAL FORAMEN
    LEVEL OF COMPRESSION
    SYMPTOMATOLOGY/ SIGNS
    • Backache
    • Referred pain to arms and/or legs
    • Numbness
    • Paraesthesia
    • Limb Weakness
    • Spasticity
    • Urinary and/or faecal problems
    • Claudications
    ETIOLOGIES
    1. DISC HERNIATION
    2. STENOSIS
    3. TUMOR
    4. TRAUMA
    5. INFECTION/ABSCESS
    6. HAEMORRHAGE
    MANAGEMENT
    SYMPTOMATIC

    • Painkillers
    • Muscle Relaxants
    • B12 supplements/ Medication for nerve pain
    • PHYSIOTHERAPY • LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

    • +/- TENS • Avoid bending


    • Hot fomentation • Avoid Heavy weight-lifting
    • Lumbosacral Belt • Sleep on a firm, hard surface
    TREAT THE CAUSE

    1. DISC HERNIATION: LAMINECTOMY AND DISCECTOMY


    2. STENOSIS: DECOMPRESSION (UNI/MULTILEVEL)
    3. TUMOR: EXCISION
    4. TRAUMA: DECOMPRESSION +/- FIXATION
    5. INFECTION: ABX vs. DEBRIDEMENT/ DECOMPRESSION
    6. HEMORRHAGE: DRAINAGE
    TUMOR: PRE-POST OP
    DISC HERNIATION:
    PRE AND POST OP
    SPINAL TRAUMA FIXATION: PRE AND
    POST OP
    THANK YOU

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