anterior cord syndrome

 Anatomy

Dorsal Columns 

- light touch, vibration & proprioception

- CTLS (cervical fibres central, sacral fibres lateral)

Lateral Corticospinal Tract

- motor tract

Definition

Complete Lesion 

- bulbocavernosus reflex present 

- no cord function below lesion

- very poor prognosis for recovery

Incomplete Lesion

- bulbocavernosus reflex present

- some cord function below lesion

- good prognosis for recovery

Anatomy

Vertebral Canal narrowest at T8/9

- Also area of vascular watershed