Comitancy Flashcards
1
Q
This is when the angle of deviaiton changes in different fiels of gaze (>5pd) or with either eye fixating.
A
Noncomitant deviation
2
Q
What are the 3 most common causes of noncomitant deviations in adults?
A
- Trauma
- Vascular Problems
- Neoplasm
3
Q
What are the 3 most common causes of noncomitant deviations in children?
A
- Congenital
- Trauma
- Acute Viral Infection
4
Q
The patient usually turns head _____ paretic muscle.
A
toward paretic muscle
5
Q
Caused by non-comitant deviation, often cyclovertical, px tilts head to compensate.
A
Ocular torticollis
6
Q
This is caused by sternocleidomastoid muscle fibrosis; tightened or shortened muscle
A
Congenital Torticollis
7
Q
How do we determine if it’s ocular vs. congenital torticollis? What are the results?
A
Patch px
- ocular = straighten tilt w/ patch
- congenital = remain tilted w/ patch
8
Q
In forced duction testing, if the right eye will not move, what’s the results?
A
positive FD test
