Differential Diagnosis: Cerebral Cortex/Corticospinal Tracts: Stroke Flashcards

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Sensation

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Impaired or absent: dependent on lesion

Contralateral Sensory Loss

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Tone

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Hypertonia/spasticity

Velocity Dependent: Clasp-knife

(initial flaccidity with cerebral shock)

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3
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Reflexes

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Hyperreflexia

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4
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Strength

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Contralateral weakness or paralysis:
- Hemiplegia or hemiparesis

Disuse weakness in chronic stage

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5
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Involuntary movements

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Spasm

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6
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Postural Control

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impaired or absent: location dependent

Impaired balance

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7
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Gait

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Impaired: Due to weakness, synergies, and spasticity

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