Compression Neuropathy Flashcards
1
Q
1st degree nerve injury
A
Neuropraxia
Focal damage of myelin fibers around axon
Connective tissue sheath remains intact
2
Q
2nd degree nerve injury
A
Some disruption/injury to the axon itself
Myelin sheath remains intact
3
Q
3rd degree nerve injury
A
Disruption of axon and endoneurium
4
Q
4th degree nerve injury
A
Disruption of axon, endoneurium, and perineurium
5
Q
5th degree nerve injury
A
Disruption of axon, endoneurium, perineurium, and epineurium
