Interruption of the lateral corticospinal tracts: Ipsilateral spastic paralysis below the level of the lesion Babinski sign ipsilateral to lesion Abnormal reflexes and Babinski sign may not be present in acute injury Interruption of posterior white column: Ipsilateral loss of tactile discrimination, vibratory, and position sensation below the level of the lesion Interruption of lateral spinothalamic tracts: Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation. This usually occurs 2–3 segments below the level of the lesion.