Damage To Cerebellar Structures Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral/Dentate Damage leads to_____
Why?
A
Limb ataxia
Because of disrupted planning
2
Q
Overshooting
A
Dysmetria
3
Q
Impaired rapid alternating movements
A
Dysdiokinesia
4
Q
Neocerebellar syndrome
A
Ipsilateral changes in tone,reflex,and coordination
5
Q
What happens with midline damage?
Why?
A
Ataxia
B/c disrupted adjust to postural changes
6
Q
What happens with flocculonodular damage?
A
Loss of balance in standing only
Visual incoordination
7
Q
All cerebellar problems are ____ and can they be resolved?
A
Motor
Yes with practice/repitition