Posterior cord syndrome

Updated on Oct 08, 2024

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ICD-9-CM 952.04, 952.09

Posterior cord syndrome is a condition caused by lesion of the posterior portion of the spinal cord. It can be caused by an interruption to the posterior spinal artery.

Unlike anterior cord syndrome, it is a very rare condition.

Clinical presentation

Loss of proprioception + loss of vibration sensation + loss of two point discrimination +loss of light touch

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Posterior cord syndrome Wikipedia

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