Motor and Sensory Examination After Stroke Flashcards

1
Q

What causes rigidity?

A

Basal ganglia lesion

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2
Q

What causes decorticate rigidity?

A

Diencephalon lesion

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3
Q

What causes decerebrate rigidity?

A

Brainstem lesion

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4
Q

What are the primitive reflexes?

A

Flexor withdrawal, crossed extension
Startle (MORO)
ATNR, STNR
Babinski

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5
Q

What are the types of rigidity?

A

Leadpipe rigidity and cogwheel rigidity

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6
Q

What is leadpipe rigidity?

A

Uniform resistance throughout ROM

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7
Q

What is cogwheel rigidity?

A

Series of brief relaxations or “catches” throughout ROM, “leadpipe with tremors”

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