Nerve Damage Flashcards
What is Neuropraxis?
Minor Compression or traction of neuron
No loss of axonal Continuity
What is Axonotmesis?
Blunt Trauma,crushing or traction on axon
Loss of axonal Continuity
What is Neurotmesis?
Complete transection of the nerve
Micro-Surgery is Required
What is neuritis
Inflammation of a nerve
What is Paraesthesia?
Abnormal Sensation in area of distribution
Tingling, pricking and burning
What is hypoaesthesia
Reduced sensitivity to stimuli
What is Dysaesthesia?
Unpleasant, abnormal sensation normally associated with touch
What is anaesthesia?
Loss of sensation
What is neuropathy?
Disturbance of function or pathological change in a nerve
Under Seddon and Sunderland classification Neuropraxis is under?
Seddon 1 - Myelin damage after compression
Sunderland 1st degree
Axonotmesis is divided in 3 degrees under the seddon and sunderland classification. A patient with axon and endoneurium discontinuity will fall under which classification
2 Seddon
3rd degree sunderland
Neurotmesis is classified as a _______ degree sunderland nerve injury
5th
