Myelopathy, radiculopathy and neuropathy Flashcards
1
Q
what is myelopathy?
A
spinal cord compression
2
Q
what is radiculopathy?
A
nerve root compression
3
Q
what is neuropathy?
A
peripheral nerve damage
4
Q
what are some causes of myelopathy?
A
- Injury to the spinal cord.
- Obstruction of the spinal canal due toherniated discs,bone spursorspinal stenosis.
- Spondylolisthesis.
5
Q
what are some causes of radiculopathy?
A
- Degenerative changes in the spine, such asdisc degeneration, the formation of bone spurs, or joint degeneration, all of which may press against said nerve root.
- A herniated or bulging spinal disc that presses against it.
- Spinal compression.
6
Q
what are treatment options for myelopathy and radiculopathy?
A
- basic pain meds
- physiotherapy
- lifestyle changes
- surgical intervention
7
Q
what are some causes of neuropathy?
A
- surgical nerve damage
- MS
- diabetic neuralgia
- trigeminal neuralgia
- complex regional pain syndrome
8
Q
presentation of neuropathy?
A
- burning
- tingling
- pins and needles
- electric shocks
- loss of sensation over affected area
9
Q
neuropathy treatment options
A
- Amitriptyline
- Duloxetine
- Gabapentin
- Pregablin
