Segmental Disorders

Segmental disorder is a disorder caused by damage to specific areas of the spinal cord, resulting in local motor, sensory and autonomic disturbances. Such diseases occur as a result of injury, stroke or other causes that lead to damage to a specific area of ​​the spinal cord and its nerve roots.

Movement disorders with segmental lesions manifest themselves in the form of weakness or paralysis of the muscles located in the area of ​​action of a particular segment. Sensory disorders occur due to loss of sensitivity or loss of certain types of sensitivity. For example, a person may lose sensation in the foot but retain it in the lower leg and thigh. Autonomic disorders are associated with dysregulation of work

Segmental disorders are a group of nervous system disorders that manifest as motor, sensory, or autonomic disturbances in a specific area of ​​the body associated with a specific segment of the central nervous system. A segmental disorder may include, for example, loss of control of one limb, limited joint movement, decreased or loss of sensation, pain, or circulatory problems in a limb.

Segmental disorders occur when the function of nerve pathways in the spinal cord or brain changes. They can be caused by various reasons, such as injury, disease, neurological disorders or circulatory problems. These disorders may occur periodically or continuously.

Segmental movement disorders manifest as limited limb movement, muscle weakness, or loss of muscle control. Sometimes these disorders are accompanied by pain. Destruction of the cerebellar motor center can lead to loss of balance and coordination. Limb pain associated with damage to nerves or their vessels is also common.

Sensory disturbances manifest themselves in the appearance of pain in the area of ​​the innervation segment. Nerve dysfunction in the peripheral nervous system is associated with dysfunction of the nerves in the spinal canal. This disorder requires treatment to restore nerve function and is often used to diagnose advanced nervous system problems.

Autonomic disorders are dysfunction of internal organs. Autonomic symptoms may include increased or decreased heart rate, changes in blood pressure, sweating, or tremors. This may occur due to damage to the peripheral nerves in the body. Because peripheral nerves play an important role in regulating the functions of internal organs, disruption of these nerves can lead to dysfunction of the body's internal systems.

Segmental disorders are motor, sensory and autonomic abnormalities that can be localized in a specific area of ​​segmental innervation. They usually indicate damage to the corresponding segment of the spine.

The spinal cord segment consists of nerve fibers connecting the lateral horns to the spinal cord. Each segment is responsible for specific body functions, such as moving the muscles of the arms and legs or controlling the urinary tract and bowels. If any of these functions are impaired, this can lead to segmental disorders.

Symptoms of segmental disorders may include muscle weakness, loss of coordination, numbness or pain in certain areas of the body, loss of sensation, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and other changes in body function.

Diagnosis of segmental disorders can be