neuro-peds Flashcards
disorder of the LMN and motor nuclei of brainstem with progressive weakness and atrophy, symmetrical effects,
spinal muscular atrophy
most common form of SMA
intermediate onset of 7-18 mo of age never stands death <2 years px dependent on respiratory function symmetrical weakness of LE, tongue, hand tremors, decreased DTR, facial mm spared, hypotonia, joint laxity
All facial and IQ function remains intact with SMA
TRUE
spina bifida occulta
midline defect in vertebral bodies w/o protrusion of SC,
meningocele
the meninges protrude through defect in posterior vertebral deficit SC is normal
myelomeningocele
herniation of both meninges and SC through posterior vertebral bodies
Why does SB occur?
combination go hereditary and environment
What can decrease risk of SB?
folic acid intake
Where do majority of spina bifida injuries occur?
lumbar and sacral regions
SB: sacral lesion
B/B dysfunction
can ambulate
SB: lumbosacral lesion
B/B dysfunction and ankle instability
SB: lumbar lesion above L3
will require W/C for mobility outside home
can be low level ambulatory in home
SB: thoracolumbar
w/c bound
80% of children with myelomeningoecele will have hydrocephalus
TRUE
s/s of hydropcephalus
bulging fontanelle, split sutures, sunset eyes, lethargy, poor feeding, vomiting, irritability, apnea, CSF leakage
ventricular periotoneal shunts can cause what?
infection!
HA, vomting, seizures
chiarii malformation
cerebellum is pushed down into spinal canal
which allergy is common in SB?
latex allergy
sensation is needed for what?
learning
sensory integration involves what?
organization, interpretation, and adaptation of sensory info to execute motor function
primary systems of focus for sensory integration
vestibular, proprioceptive, tactile, vision
sensory modulation disorders
overresponsivity
underresponsivity
sensory seeking
sensory modulation des.
receive sensory input, but behavioral response is abnormal
sensory discrimination disorder description
sensation is difficult to interpret, hypotonic patients, dyspraxia, poor feedforward reactions (auditory, vestibular, tactile)
sensory based motor disorder-postural disorder
sensory deficits impact postural control, slumped postures
sensory based motor disorder-dyspraxia
motor coordination issues due to conception, sequencing, and execution problems. Fine motor greatly affected. gross motor skills may or may not be impaired
treatment for sensory integration disorders
VESTBULAR activities first!!!
Duchenne MD
only occurs in boys, usually identified by age 3, death by late teens due to cardiac/pulmonary effects,
cause of Duchenne MD
absencd of protein dystrophin (present in skeletal, cardiac, smooth muscle)
DMS s/s
pelvic girdle weakness GOWER sign toe walking contractures respiratory effects cardiac effect
How often are you eligible for a WC?
3 years as child, 5 years as adult
indications for WC
non-functional, non-ambulatory, undafe amb. weakness
indications for seating system
prevent pressure ulcers, decrease pain accommodate ortho deformity, issues with comfort, poor sitting stability
DO NOT “stretch” the individual into new position for seating system
TRUE, need to maintain current ROM
standard WC flexibility requires what
90 hip flexion
70 knee flexion
neutral DF/PF
fixed deformity vs flexed deformity
fixed: designed to support the deformity
flexed: system applies to correct the deformity
pelvic obliquity is named for what
named for the LOWER SIDE
pelvic rotation is named for what
named for the forward side
rib hump is on the convex side!!! or to the ide of the curvature (R curve, R rib hump)
TRUE
When should you check for a rib hump?
before puberty growth spurt
girls 9-11
boys 12-14
bracing should be done in people with more than how many degrees of curvature?
24 degrees