"Ventral cord syndrome encompasses all causes of damage to the anterior spinal cord regardless of aetiology (see below). In contrast, anterior spinal artery syndrome, also known as Beck's syndrome, denotes a ventral cord syndrome specifically due to ischaemia/infarction of the anterior two-thirds of the spinal cord due to involvement of the anterior spinal artery."
"ischaemia/infarction (anterior spinal artery syndrome)"
"Ventral cord syndrome encompasses all causes of damage to the anterior spinal cord regardless of aetiology (see below). In contrast, anterior spinal artery syndrome, also known as Beck's syndrome, denotes a ventral cord syndrome specifically due to ischaemia/infarction of the anterior two-thirds of the spinal cord due to involvement of the anterior spinal artery."
"Ventral cord syndrome (also known as anterior cord syndrome) is one of the incomplete cord syndromes and affects the anterior parts of the cord resulting in a pattern of neurological dysfunction dominated by motor paralysis and loss of pain, temperature and autonomic function. Anterior spinal artery ischaemia is the most common cause."
"Importantly 2-point discrimination, proprioception and vibratory senses are normal due to intact posterior columns and posterior grey matter."
"penetrating trauma (e.g. stabbing)"
"arterial dissection (e.g. catheter angiography)"
"spinal tumour (e.g. intrathecal extramedullary)"
"epidural collections (e.g. epidural haematoma and epidural abscess)"
"History and etymology"