Lower Motor Neuron Lesions Flashcards

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Non-length dependent polyneuropathy

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Guillain-Barre syndrome- autoimmune

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Guillain-Barré syndrome

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  • autoimmune disorder
  • attacks healthy nerve cells in your peripheral nervous system (PNS).
  • Leads to weakness, numbness, and tingling, and can eventually cause paralysis
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Polyradiculopathy

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Affects multiple nerve roots

-some individuals have narrow root canal

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Compartment syndrome

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ischamia due to increased pressure and lack of blood supply to that area

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Compartment syndrome

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ischamia due to increased pressure and lack of blood supply to that area

signs
-disproportionate pain

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Clinical signs of compartment syndrome

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CK of 1000-5000

normal level is around 300

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