Spinal cord compression

Spinal cord compression is "acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the spinal cord due to extramedullary neoplasm; epidural abscess; spinal fractures; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and  other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site  of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss,  incontinence, and impotence.."

Physical examination
On physical examination, the most sensitive findings are: index finger was considered as positive") 81%
 * Hyperreflexia 94%
 * Hoffmann reflex ("flexion of the ipsilateral thumb and/or
 * Babinski sign 53%
 * Ankle clonus 35%