While Playing Lacrosse, Frank Took a Blow to the Back

question 105

Essay

While playing lacrosse, Frank took a blow to the back of his neck. This caused swelling of the posterior spinal cord at C7, T1. What tract lies in this area? What signs might you expect Frank to show while the swelling persists?

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Definitions:

Cerebral Palsy

A neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is underdevelopment, affecting body movement and muscle coordination.

Neurocognitive Complication

Disorders or impairments in cognitive functioning arising from neurological causes, affecting memory, attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities.

General Anesthesia

A medically induced coma and loss of protective reflexes resulting from the administration of one or more general anaesthetic agents.

Major Surgery

An extensive medical operation that typically involves significant alterations to the body and requires extensive recovery time.