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Neurological System Disorders
ALS, MS, etc
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10/02/2013

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Question
Definition
Answer
Term
Results from hyperextension injuries and presenting as more UE deficits vs. LE deficits
Definition
Central cord
Term
Injury at L1, results in lower motor neuron lesion; flaccid paralysis, no spinal reflex syndrome
Definition
Cauda equina syndrome
Term
Ipsilateral spastic paralysis (Lateral Corticospinal)
ipsilateral loss of proprioception and discriminative touch (Dorsal Columns)
Contralateral loss of pain and thermal sense (Lateral Spinothalamic tract)
Definition
Brown Sequard
Term
Injury to sacral cord and lumbar roots
Lower extremity sensory and motor loss
Reflexive bowel and bladder
Definition
Conus medullaris
Term
Bilateral loss of motor function, pain and temperature below lesion
Often caused by flexion injuries
Definition
Anterior cord
Term
____ Motor Neuron lesions are caused by transection of corticospinal tract or destruction of the cortical cells of origin and result in _____ paresis/paralysis with this pyramidal sign _______ .
Definition
Upper
Spastic
Babinski
Term
_____ Motor Neuron Lesions are caused by damage to the motor neurons and result in _______ paresis/paralysis.
Definition
Lower
Flaccid
Term
Voluntary muscle control is affected. Can present initially as an UMN or LMN disease however both symptoms will develop as disease manifests..
Definition

ALS

Term
Eye function, bowel and bladder control and sensation are spared. Cognition rarely affected.
Definition

ALS

Term

This pathology usually appears 1-4 months post SCI injury. Symptoms are a warm, swollen extremity, fever and ROM limitations.

Definition

Heterotopic ossification

Term

Individuals with injuries ___ or above may develop dangerously high blood pressure (>20mm Hg) in response to a noxious stimulus

Definition

T6

Term
After stopping the activity and taking the patient's blood pressure the therapist should elevate or lower the pt's head if they are experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?
Definition
Elevate the head. Avoid excessive bp to the breain
Term
An OT can help prevent DVT by observing what in the pt's lower extremities:
Definition
asymmetry in COLOR, SIZE, TEMPERATURE
Term
What muscles are intact at a C5 level of injury?
Definition
Deltoids, biceps (weak), supinators
Term
When a pt with C5 injury regains bicep and deltoid strength of ____/____ they may discontinue the mobile arm supports.
Definition
+3/5
Term
A patient with C5 tetraplegia requires devices to grasp and hold objects because their ____ and ___ are paralyzed.
Definition
Wrist and hands are paralyzed. Orthotic stabilized wrist and U-cuff attached to palm.
Term
C5 selfcare activities
Assistance level for UE dressing:_____
Assistance for LE dressing:____
Definition
Min-Mod
Dependent (lack trunk control)
Term
This muscle group is innervated for a pt's with C6 SCI allowing for tenodesis grasp.
Definition
wrist extensors
Term
True or false: C6 SCI has no bed mobility
Definition
False: C6 SCI can roll in bed and their arms can cross midline more forcefully w/ the addition of the clavicular pectoralis
Term
What muscle group functions for a C7 SCI? What are 3 things this functionally enables?
Definition
Triceps; 1) Reaching overhead, 2) easier transfers, 3) push a manual wheelchair
Term
A pt with C8 SCI has improved hand function however dexterity and strength are limited because ___ and ___ muscles are not innervated.
Definition
Intrinsic and thumb.
Term
C8 uses this prehensile pattern to grasp objects:
Definition
Intrinsic minus/claw hand
Term
SCI Levels and Leisure Abilities:
Independently plays computer games
Uses an orthotic to turn pages, play board games and do some crafts.
Definition
C5: Able to flex, abduct, extend shoulders, Flex and supinate Elbow, Adduct/abduct Scapula
No elbow extension; wrist and hand paralysis
Term
Used tenodesis grasp to hold a phone, typing stick or a pen.
Can play some wheelchair sports.
Independently uses computer with a tenodesis grasp or U-Cuff to hold typing stick.
Definition
C6 and C7:
Term
Uses mouth stick, head pointer or voice activation to access Internet or read.
Paints using mouthstick or head pointer
Definition
C1-C4
Term
Goal Setting for ALS in the early stages:
Definition
Optimize strength and ROM using HEP
Maintain ADL and IADL function through assistive/adaptive devices
Use of orthotics to manage PAIN and Fatigue in extremities
Joint Protection, energy conservation, work simplification
Term
Goals setting later stages of ALS:
Definition
Enable caregiver to assist the client safely and effectively.
Term
How many stages of ALS?
Definition
VI
Term
What stage of ALS does this describe: wheelchair-confined, almost independent, severe leg weakness?
Definition
Stage IV
Activities to maintain motor function include PROM and modest exercise in uninvolved muscles.
Term
Hoehn and Yahr identified ___ Stages to Parkinson's Disease.
Definition
5
Term
At what stage is OT most often required during the course of Parkinson's Disease?
Definition
Intermediate to later stages, Stages 3 to 5.
Term
True or False: Rigidity is a common diagnostic feature of PD?
Definition
False: Rigidity is not a diagnostic feature because it tend to occur at a more advanced stage
Term
During the middle to later stages of PD what cognitive functions are most affected? (5)
Definition
Motor Planning
Abstract reasoning,
Concentration
Organizing
Sequencing
Term
Identify the Stage of PD: Bilateral symptoms, Balance OK, Mild problems with trunk mobility and postural reflexes
Definition
Stage 2
Term
Identify the stage of PD: Postural instability worsening yet able to walk, Functional disabilities interfere with ADLs, Decreased manipulation and dexterity
Definition
Stage 4
Term
Loss of anal sphincter control, Sensory loss resulting in a lack of awareness of feces in bowels, Decreased or lost ability to self-initiate or control bowel movements
Definition
Neurogenic Bowel (injuries about T6)
Term
Question
Definition
Answer
Term
What orthotic would you use post surgical release of a patient with Dupuytren's Disease?
Definition
Extension orthotic
Term
What purposeful and occupation-based tasks would be appropriate for a patient post Dupytren's release?
Definition
Flexion (gripping) and Extension (release)
Term
Protocol for Gamekeeper's Thumb: When can AROM and pinch strengthening begin when pt requires conservative tx?
Definition
6 wks
Term
Post-op Protocol for Gamekeeper's Thumb: PROM can begin at ___ weeks and strengthening at ____ weeks.
Definition
8;10
Term
Post fracture, typically, when can a patient progress from AROM -> PROM?
Definition
4-8 weeks
Term
Protocol for which type of fracture often begins with PROM or AAROM v AROM?
Definition
Humeral Head
Term
Flexor tendon protocols: ____ Protocol, passive flexion using rubber band traction and active extension to the hood of the splint
Definition
Kleinert
Term
Flexor tendon protocol using passive flexion adn extension of digit
Definition
Duran Protocol
Term
An injury to extensor tendon in Zone I and II presents as____. An extension orthotic should be used for up to _____ weeks
Definition
Mallet finger; 6
Term
Extensor injury to Zone III and IV presents as_____. The _____ IP joint is placed in extension for _______ weeks. AROM to DPC begins between _ -_ weeks.
Definition
Boutonniere's; Proximal IP joint, 4 weeks. AROM begins 4-6 weeks
Term
Extensor injuries in Zones V, VI and VII require a volar wrist splint with wrist in
Definition
20-30 degs ext; MCP 0-10 flx; IPs full extn (intrinsic plus)
Term

Zone V, VI, VII extensor tendon injury: when can patient begin MCP active flexion and extension?

Definition

4 weeks

Term
Zone V, VI, VII extensor tendon injury: when can patient begin active wrist ROM?
Definition
5 weeks
Term
Presentation: Weakness/paralysis of extensors to the wrist, MCPs, thumb; wrist drop
Definition
Radial nerve palsy
Term
Presentation:
Clawing of index and middle finger
Ape hand (flattening of thenar eminence)-
Lumbricals I & II lost (no MCP flexion of digits II & III)
Abductor, opponens, and flexor pollicis brevis lost
Definition
Low Median nerve laceration (at wrist)
Term
Dorsal protect splint with wrist positioned in 30 degrees flexion (Elbow at 90 degrees flexion if high lesion)
Definition
Orthotic positioning for Medial nerve laceration
Term
Benediction sign: Loss of FDP to II/III digit; FPL flexion to DIP of I-III fingers; FCR, unable to flex radial aspect of wrist
Definition
Upper Median Nerve Lesion
Term
Post op for a median nerve injury; when should A/PROM of digits begin?
Definition
2 weeks
Term
Post op for a median nerve injury, when should wrist and or elbow AROM begin?
Definition
4 weeks
Term
Splinting for a median nerve laceration the therapist should consider including a C-Bar to prevent _______.
Definition
Thumb abduction contracture
Term
Sensory re-education should commence for nerve lacerations when the patient presents with diminished ____.
Definition
Protective senstation
Term

Presentation: 4th and 5th MCP joints hyperextended. Flexed at IPs (FDP intact) Thumb flexed and abducted (FPB and AP lost) Abd, Opposition and Flexion of V digit, Sensory loss ulnar 1/2 of 5th digit on palmar and dorsal surface

Definition

Low Ulnar Nerve Laceration

Term

Name the injury: Unable to flex tip of index and middle fingers and thumb (FDP,FPL lost), unable to radially deviate wrist (FCR lost)

Definition
High Median Nerve Laceration at or proximal to the elbow
Term
Clawing is more prominent in and UPPER or LOWER ulnar nerve laceration because which muscle is unaffected?
Definition
Lower; Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Term
True or False: Lower Ulnar nerve lesion experiences sensory loss
Definition
False: Dorsal cutaneous branch is spared
Term
+ Froment's sign indicates
Definition
Ulnar Nerve Lesion: Paralysis of adductor pollicis
Term
What are the functional losses of a median nerve laceration?
Definition
Loss of power grip, Sensory loss along digits I-IV, and decreased pinch strength (loss of thumb opposition)
Term
A Radial nerve laceration at the forearm results in loss of (3)
Definition
Wrist extension (ECU)
MCP extension (EDC, EI, EDM)
Thumb extension (EPB/L, APL)
Term
High lesion of Radial nerve results in motor loss of (2)
Definition
Brachioradialis
Triceps (at axilla)
Term
A patient with radial nerve palsy would have difficulty with
Definition
Releasing objects
Term

Wrist drop often presents with

Definition
Radial nerve palsy
Term
T/F: AROM should be avoided especially in the inflammatory stage of RA
Definition
False
Term
How should grip strength be assessed for a patient with RA?
Definition
Sphygmomanometer
Term
What type of orthotic is recommended for a patient to wear during the acute stage of RA?
Definition
Resting Hand
Term
When are Hot packs contraindicated for a patient with RA?
Definition
During inflammatory stage
Term
What activity should be avoided for a patient with rotator cuff tendonitis?
Definition
Above shoulder level activities
Term
: What type of ROM is used for a pt post-op for rotator cuff tear?
Definition
PROM 0-6 weeks
Term
Clawing of the index and middle fingers is typical of:
Definition
Low Median Nerve Lesion
Term
Loss of FCU and FDP IV & V resulting in flexion towards ulnar wrist and flexion of DIPs of ring and little finger is typical of:
Definition
High ulnar nerve lesion, wrist or above.
Term
Claw hand, flattened metacarpal arch and + Froment's sign are typical of:
Definition
Ulnar Nerve laceration
Term
The ring finger and pinky "claw" with a _____ Median nerve injury and the index and middle fingers "claw" with a _____ Median nerve injury.
Definition
High= pinky and ring; Benediction sign
Low= index and middle
Term
Functional loss for Ulnar Nerve Laceration (loss of interossei and thumb)
Definition
Loss of Power Grip
Decreased Pinch Strength
Term
Functional loss of Median Nerve Laceration* (loss of II and III lumbricals and thumb opposition/abduction)
Definition
Loss of thumb opposition
Decreased Pinch strength
Term
What's the difference between the Kleinert and Duran Protocols?
Definition
Kleinart: Active flexion, Passive extension
Duran: Passive flexion Passive extension
Term
Extensor Zone V, VI, VII: Shorten orthotic to allow flexion and extension of IP joints
Definition
2-3 weeks
Term
Zone V, IV and VII: When can a patient remove splint to begin MCP active flexion and extension?
Definition
4 weeks
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