B7.008 Prework 1: Peripheral Nerve Clinical Concepts Flashcards
radiculopathy
damage at the root
plexopathy
damage at the plexus
neuropathy
damage at the nerve / peripheral nerve
myelopathy
damage at the spinal cord
encephalopathy
damage at the brain
diagnosis of neuro conditions
syndrome lesion -identify system -identify likely localization based on pattern -confirm and refine localization etiology
focal lesion
unilateral, asymmetric pattern
structural etiology
anatomic
diffuse lesion
bilateral, symmetric pattern
toxic or metabolic etiology
physiologic
midline lesion
bilateral, symmetric pattern in LOWER LIMBS
no arm symptoms
structural etiology
anatomic
multifocal lesion
bilateral, asymmetric pattern
inflammatory or infiltrative etiology
anatomic or physiologic
examples of system involvement
- motor
- sensory
- spinothalamic = pain/temp
- dorsal column = fine touch/ proprioception - autonomic
pathologies associated with neuropathies
myelinopathies
axonopathies
small fibers
spinothalamic
pain
temp
large fiber
dorsal column
vibration
touch
proprioception
temporal evolution of neuropathy
acute (days to 4 wks)
subacute (4-8 wks)
chronic (>8 wks)
most common cervical radiculopathies
C7 = 46% C6 = 18% C5 = 7%
T4
nipple level
T10
umbilicus
C5 weakness
deltoid
infraspinatus
biceps
C5 reflex decrease
biceps
pectoralis
C5 region of sensory abnormality
shoulder
upper lateral arms
C6 weakness
wrist extensors
biceps
C6 reflex decrease
biceps
brachioradialis
C6 region of sensory abnormality
1st and 2nd fingers
lateral forearms
C7 muscle weakness
triceps
C7 reflex decrease
triceps
C7 region of sensory abnormality
third finger
most common lumbar radiculopathies
S1 = 45-50% L5 = 40-45% L4 = 3-10%
L4 weakness
iliopsoas
quads
L4 reflex decrease
patellar tendon (knee jerk)