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| The defective development of any part (especially the lower segments) of the spinal cord. |
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| Spina Bifida Aperta has hidden or not visible lesions. T/F? |
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Definition
False, should be visible or open lesions
Spina Bifida Occulta has hidden or not visible lesions. |
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| Myelomenigocele. Which SB type and describe. |
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Definition
| Spina Bifida Aperta; not skin covered; an open spinal cord defect that usually protrudes dorsally; usually associated with spinal nerve paralysis |
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| Meningocele. Which SB type and describe. |
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Definition
| Spina Bifida Aperta; skin covered; no paralysis initially; contains nonfunctional nerves that end in sac wall. |
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| Lipoma. Which SB type and describe. |
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Definition
| Spina Bifida Occulta; most are visible; manifest as subcutaneous masses of fat; frequently associated with abnormal pigmentation of skin; abnormal hair growth is common |
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| How are Lipomas classifed? |
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Definition
| They are classified by their location on the tract. |
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Term
Does this condition cause paralysis?
Lipomyelomeningocele |
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Definition
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Does this condition cause paralysis?
Lipomeningocele |
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Definition
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Does this condition cause paralysis?
Lipomas of the filum terminale |
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Definition
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Does this condition cause paralysis?
Lipomas of the caudal equine or conus medullaris |
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Definition
Paralysis is or is not present at birth
If present at birth then it will worsen over time
If not present at birth then it will be acquired over time |
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Term
| What is Arnold Chiari Type II malformation? |
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Definition
| A cerebellar hypoplasia with caudal displacement of the hindbrain through the foramen magnum. |
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| What are the signs and symptoms of Arnold Chiari Type II malformation? |
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Definition
1. Usually associated with hydrocephalus
2. "banana" sign
3. Upper limb dyscoordination, cerebellar ataxia |
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Term
| What are some primary health conditions resulting from Myelodysplasia? |
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Definition
1. Spinal and lower limb deformities
2. Joint contractures
3. Motor paralysis
4. Sensory deficits
5. Hydrocephalus
6. Latex allergy
7. Upper limb dyscoordination
8. Spasticity
9. Visuoperceptual deficits
10. Seizures
11. Neurogenic bladder/bowel
12. Skin breakdown
13. Obesity |
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| What are some secondary health conditions resulting from Myelodysplasia? |
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Definition
1. Osteoporosis
2. cognitive dysfunction, language dysfunction (secondary from hydrocephalus). |
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| What level of injury requires a FO or SMO? |
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Definition
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| What level of injury requires an AFO? |
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Definition
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| What level of injury requires a RGO or HKAFO? |
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Definition
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| What level of injury requires a KAFO? |
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Definition
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| What level of injury requires a THKAF (thoracic hip knee ankle foot), Parapodium, or Verlos? |
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Definition
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| This patient has weak knee musculature (<3+) and absent ankle musculature. What orthotic device is appropriate? |
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Definition
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| This patient could use a orthotic device but not for long because walking is usually nonfunctional and a high energy expenditure is required. What device is required for a patient who would use a lot of energy to walk, at a slow cumbersome pace? |
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Definition
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| This patient must have toe clearance and good muscle strength for push-off in order to use this orthotic device. |
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Definition
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| This patient needs to have, at the very least, weak hip flexion in order to use these orthotic devices. |
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Definition
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| This patient has weak or absent ankle muscles but their knee extensors are at least at a grade 4/5. What orthotic device should be used? |
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Definition
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Definition
| Picked up by ultrasound in the second trimester. The sign refers to the abnormal shaped midbrain and an elongated cerebellum. |
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