Neurology Flashcards
Define cerebral palsy
Permanent disorder of development of movement and posture
Name 2 conditions associated with cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Secondary MSK problems
Give 2 antenatal causes of cerebral palsy
Toxins
Infection
Give 2 perinatal causes of cerebral palsy
Hypoxic insult
Sepsis
Give 2 postnatal causes of cerebral palsy
Meningitis
Trauma
Give 3 management steps in cerebral palsy
Define cause
Manage feeding problems and epilepsy
Prevent deformity e.g. physio, botox, surgery
Give 3 features of spina bifida
Flaccid weak lower limbs
Absent reflexes
Lack of sensation
In community ambulators, what level is spina bifida located?
L3 and lower
In household ambulators, what level is spina bifida located?
L3 to mid lumbar
In non-functional ambulators, what level is spina bifida located?
L1 to L3
What is a myelomeningocele?
Outpouching of spinal cord and coverings through defect in posterior elements of vertebral arches
What type of gene mutations of DMD and Becker’s?
X-linked recessive
Give 2 investigations for muscular dystrophy
CK level
DNA testing
Give 4 Tx options in muscular dystrophy
- Genetic counselling
- Physiotherapy
- Steroids
- Respiratory support
Define epilepsy
Transient occurrence of signs/symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain
