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A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the back. It is surrounded by three protective membranes, and is enclosed within the vertebrae (back bones). The spinal cord and the brain make up the central nervous system, and spinal cord nerves carry most messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
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Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying the center of the spinal cord. Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this damage results in pain, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs. Other symptoms may include headaches and a loss of the ability to feel extremes of hot or cold, especially in the hands. Each patient exp...
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Spinal Cord as related to Syringomyelia
- Syringomyelia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... causes a wide variety of neuropathic symptoms due to damage of the spinal cord. ... Syringomyelia · Syringobulbia · Morvan's syndrome · Spinal cord compression ...
- Neurosurgical Consultants: Spine Disorders: Syringomyelia
... surviving Spinal Cord injuries, more cases of post ... of the Spinal Cord that is involved in the Syringomyelia process and the extent of the Syrinx. ...
- Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. ... Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this ...
- Syringomyelia Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders ...
A syrinx may then develop in the cervical region of the spinal cord. ... relationship that was once thought to exist between the brain and spinal cord ...
- Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia (sir-RING-o-my-elia) occurs when a tubular cavity (syrinx) develops within the spinal cord, caused by an obstruction of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ...
- Neurosurgical Consultants: Downloads & Information Library: Syringomyelia
... surviving Spinal Cord injuries, more cases of post-traumatic Syringomyelia are being diagnosed. ... of the Spinal Cord in order to insert the tube into the ...
- Syringomyelia | Neurosurgery | Seattle Children's Hospital
A syringomyelia is a cyst in the center of the spinal cord that is filled with fluid. ... Syringomyelia. Tethered Spinal Cord. Vascular Diseases. Shortcuts ...
- Syringomyelia / Tethered Cord | Jesse Play Site
Spinal Cord Injury. Stroke. Syringomyelia / Tethered Cord. Transverse Myelitis ... Syringomyelia can also be associated with spina bifida, spinal cord tumors, ...
- What is syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia, often referred to as SM, is a chronic disorder involving the spinal cord. ... more people are surviving spinal cord injuries, more cases of post ...
- Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia pertains to the central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord. ... The spinal cord runs down a canal formed by our vertebrae (our backbones) ...
- What is Syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is a disorder where a cyst called a syrinx develops within the spinal cord. ... grows larger, causing compression and damage to the spinal cord. ...
- Syringomyelia / Tethered Cord - PRC
Spinal Cord Injury. Stroke. Syringomyelia / Tethered Cord. Transverse Myelitis ... Syringomyelia can also be associated with spina bifida, spinal cord tumors, ...
- syringomyelia: Definition from Answers.com
syringomyelia n. A chronic disease of the spinal cord characterized by the presence of fluid-filled cavities and leading to spasticity and sensory
- Syringomyelia - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Syringomyelia Facts plus the Latest News on Syringomyelia Treatments - HealthNewsflash ... Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this ...
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia is damage to the spinal cord due to the formation of a fluid ... It expands slowly, putting pressure on the spinal cord and slowly causing damage. ...
- Syringomyelia / Tethered Cord | Paralysis Resource Center
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) promotes the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility ...
- Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System
Spinal Cord Injury Update. Fall 1998. Post-Traumatic Syringomyelia ... than half of all people with SCI develop a cyst in the spinal cord at the injury ...
- HerbChina2000.com - Herbal Remedies - Syringomyelia
NSY Herbal Remedy for Syringomyelia, SM, Syrinx ... Syringomyelia. Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. ...
- syringomyelia - damage to spinal cord by progressively enlarging cavity ...
syringomyelia - damage to spinal cord by progressively enlarging cavity in its center. MEDgle is a medical and health search allowing you search your symptoms, ...
- SPINALCORD: Questions from the Clinic: Posttraumatic Syringomyelia (PTS)
... complication called syringomyelia that individuals with spinal cord injury can get. ... cavities may form in the spinal cord, the drainage tube may plug up, ...

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