Which syndrome causes motor weakness that affects the upper extremities and usually occurs in patients older than 50 years of age?
A) Central cord
B) Anterior cord
C) Brown-Séquard
D) Cauda equina

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Central cord syndrome typically presents with motor weakness that affects the upper extremities more than the lower extremities and is often seen in patients older than 50 years of age, usually following a hyperextension injury to the neck.

Which Syndrome Causes Motor Weakness That Affects the Upper Extremities