Case Study presented by Sarah K. Crane and Bedatri Sinha, page 2

Questions:

1. Is this a LMN or UMN problem?

2. What level is the lesion?

3. What structures are damaged that result in these symptoms?

4. What causes the decreased pin prick sensation?

5. Why is his bladder areflexic vs. reflexic?

6. Why were reflexes lost at the knees and ankles?

7. What could be causing the burning sensation in his leg and buttock?

8. Why would Valsalva maneuvers cause increased pain and burning sensation in his leg?

9. What is the disorder?