AA2 Final Flashcards
When grading/documenting dermatomes and you give the patient a 0, what does this mean?
The sensation is absent
When grading/documenting dermatomes and you give the patient a 1, what does this mean?
The sensation is diminished
When grading/documenting dermatomes and you give the patient a 2, what does this mean?
The sensation is normal
When grading/documenting dermatomes and you give the patient NT, what does this mean?
It was Not Tested
What is the sensory distribution of L1 Dermatome?
Anterior Pelvis/Thigh
What is the sensory distribution of L2 Dermatome?
Upper Medial Thigh
What is the sensory distribution of L3 Dermatome?
Medial Knee
What is the sensory distribution of L4 Dermatome?
Medial Malleolus/Medial Lower Leg
What is the sensory distribution of L5 Dermatome?
Dorsal Midline of foot/Dorsal webspace of toes 2 and 4
What is the sensory distribution of S1 Dermatome?
Lateral Malleolus
What is the sensory distribution of S2 Dermatome?
Plantar heel/Posterior Medial knee
What is the sensory distribution of S3/S4 Dermatome?
Questioning about saddle paresthesia
For Myotomes, If you are checking Hip Flexion, and Psoas Major, Iliacus, and Pectineus muscles, which spinal nerve(s) are you testing?
L1/L2
For Myotomes, if you are checking Knee Extension, and Quad. muscles, which spinal nerve(s) are you testing?
L3
For Myotomes, if you are checking Ankle Dorsiflexion and Tibialis Anterior, which spinal nerve(s) are you testing?
L4
For Myotomes, if you are checking Hallux Extension and Extensor Hallucis Longus, which spinal nerve(s) are you testing?
L5
For Myotomes, if you are checking Ankle Eversion/Plantarflextion and Gastrocnemius-Soleus, and Fibularis Longus and Brevis, which spinal nerve(s) are you testing?
S1
For Myotomes, if you are checking Knee Flexion and the Hamstings, which spinal nerve(s) are you testing?
S2
What spinal nerve(s) are tested in a Patellar Tendon DTR? What action are you looking for?
Testing L3 and L4
- Looking knee extension
(Patient is seated)
What spinal nerve(s) are tested in Achilles Tendon DTR? What action are you looking for?
Testing L5 and S1
- Looking for Ankle Platarflexion
(Patient can be seated or prone)
What spinal nerve(s) are tested in Bicep femoris Tendon? What action are you looking for?
Testing S2
- Looking for Knee Flexion
(Patient is prone)
What is the Clonus Stretch Test?
A quick stretch that is applied to the ankle plantarflexors, if the stretch reflex is triggered excessively, clonus occurs.
(One-Two or Three beats of clonus may be considered normal in presence of symmetrical findings and otherwise normal examination)
What is the Babinski Reflex?
Its a reflex that is inhibited with involuntary control of the toes.
- The test consist of a quick stimulus/stroke of the lateral foot towards the toes. If the Babinski is present, the hallux will extend while the smaller toes flex.
What is the Normal ROM for Knee Flexion? What is the endfeel?
Normal ROM = 135 - 150°
Soft End-Feel
When measuring for Knee Flexion, what is the Axis, Stationary and Moving arm?
Axis: Lateral Epicondyle of femur
Stationary Arm: Lateral midline of femur towards greater trochanter
Moving Arm: Lateral midline of fibula, in line with fibular head and lateral malleolus
Patient is in supine position w/ towel under ankle
What is the Normal ROM for Knee Extension? What is the End-Feel?
Normal ROM = 0°
(Can range from -2 to 5°)
Firm Capsular End-Feel
When measuring for Knee Extension, what is the Axis, Stationary and Moving arm?
(Same as Flexion)
Axis: Lateral Epicondyle of femur
Stationary Arm: Lateral midline of femur towards greater trochanter
Moving Arm: Lateral midline of fibula, in line with fibular head and lateral malleolus
Patient is in supine position w/ towel under ankle
What is the procedure for Knee Flexion (All Hamstrings) MMT?
Patient is prone, ask patient to flex leg and ask them to hold knee in 45°of knee flexion and add resistance (“Don’t let me break you”)