After quiz 4. LB Plus Flashcards
Neuropraxia
Loss of conduction at the compression point with no axonal degeneration
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Compression of brachial plexus (almost always), subclavian artery and/or subclavian vein
Causes neuropraxia
Most commonly caused by poor posture
Double crush
Neurovascular bundle compressed at more than one site.
Seen in TOS but not specific to it.
Level of cervical plexus
Above C5
Level of brachial plexus
C5-T1
Classification of TOS
Cervical rib syndrome
Anterior scalene syndrome
Costoclavicular syndrome
Pectoralis minor syndrome
Anterior scalene syndrome
Form of TOS in which brachial plexus and/or subclavian artery are compressed in between anterior and middle scalenes.
Trophic change
Change resulting from interruption of nerve supply
Compartment syndrome
Muscle and nerve ischemia caused by fascia not accommodating swelling in muscular compartment.
Most commonly deep posterior compartment of leg, flexor compartment of forearm.
Volkmann’s Ischemic contracture
Permanent contracture deformity of hand and fingers caused by ischemia.
Can be complication of compartment syndrome.
CRPS
Chronic regional pain syndrome
Pain that persists after trauma has healed
Trophic changes Allodynia Atrophy Focal osteoporosis Pain Dystonia Hyperhydrosis Neurogenic inflammation
Two types of CRPS
Type 1 (90%)
Reflex syndrome dystrophy
No identifiable nerve injury
Type 2
Causalgia
Involves major nerve injury
Also “hot” and “cold”
Allodynia
Hurts where it shouldn’t hurt
Valgus deformity
Distal bone deviates away from midline
Varus deformity
Distal limb deviates towards midline
Coxa vara
Angle between head and neck of femur less than 120 degree
Mild shortening of limb
Coxa valga
Femoral neck-shaft angle greater than 135 degrees
Muscle weakness, neuromuscular disorders, slipped epiphysis of femoral head
Genu valgum
Knock kneed.
Normal in children 2-3, should straighten out by 5-6
Hypermobility of knee joint
Genu varum
Bow legs
Normal in infants, grow out by adulthood.
Hallux valgus
Valgus orientation of big toe
Most commonly associated with medial deviation of MT#1 and bunion at 1st MTP jt.
Poor footwear, injuries, neuromuscular problems.
Hallux rigidus
Pain and stiffness at 1st MTP jt
Form of degenerative arthritis
Hallux limitus –> hallux rigidus –> frozen joint.
Biomechanics, structural abnormalities, genetics, overuse, trauma
Torsion (structural)
Anterior aspect of distal end of long bone is twisted.
External femoral torsion – toe out
Internal tibial torsion - toe in
Fracture at epiphyseal plate of femur
Stunts growth
Can lead to avascular necrosis
Fracture at femoral neck
Can lead to avascular necrosis
Fracture at proximal femur
Osteoporosis a risk factor
Tibial plateau fracture
Mostly crush injuries in people over 60