Neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) Diagnosis (Irene Gold) Part II and III Flashcards
What is the clinically word for loss of smell?
Anosmia
What is the term for a distorted sense of smell?
Parosmia
How is the optic nerve tested for Visual acuity?
Snellen Eye Chart
What two cranial nerves are tested with the Direct Light Reflex?
CN II (2) and III (3)
What three things happen to the eyes during the Accommodation test?
Eyes Converge
Pupils Constrict
Lens Convex
What are the two muscles of the eye that have Parasympathetic control?
Ciliary muscles (lens shape) Constrictor Papillae
What is the clinically term for deviation of one or both eyes?
Strabismus
What is the cause for a patient to have ptosis; drooping of an eyelid?
Weakness or paralysis of the Levator Palpebrae
Jaw Jerk reflex test what Cranial nerve?
CNV (5), both sensory and motor
What two directions does the Superior oblique muscle move the eye?
Down and In
How is the sensory component of Cranial nerve V tested?
Touch with cotton wisp:
Forehead
Cheekbone
Chin
What two cranial nerves are tested with the Corneal Reflex?
CN V (5) Afferent CN VII (7) Efferent
What is a normal finding of the Corneal Reflex?
Both eyes blinking
Tearing of the eyes
What is the name of the test, when the mandible is lightly tapped with a reflex hammer?
Jaw jerk reflex
What is a positive finding of the Jaw Jerk reflex?
Jaw draws upwards
What two Cranial nerves are tested during the Oculocardiac reflex?
CN V (5) Afferent CN X (10) Efferent
What is the normal finding of the Oculocardiac reflex?
A decrease in heart rate when pressure is applied to the eye
What part of the tongue is motor and given general sensation by Cranial nerve V?
Anterior 2/3
What three things does the Anterior 2/3 of the tongue determine?
Hot
Cold
Pain
What three muscle of mastication help to close the jaw, and are innervated by cranial nerve V?
Temporalis
Internal Pterygoid
Masseter
(TIM)
What muscle innervated by cranial nerve V, opens the jaw?
External Pterygoid
What is another name for Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Tic Douloureaux
Can lead to Cranial Nerve V Palsy
What condition is describe as:
“Extreme, sporadic, sudden burning or shock like pain that last anywhere from a few seconds to as long as two minutes per episode.”
Pain is lightening like, repetitive excruciating pain. Happening several times per day, one onside of the face/cheek.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What cranial nerve is anterior 2/3 of the tongue for tastes such as Sweet, Sour, Salty?
CNVII (7) Facial
What cranial nerve indicates the bitter taste?
CN IX (9)
What condition is described as:
“Unilateral Facial Paralysis caused by trauma, virus or immune mediated response and is not permanent.
Pain is initially seen behind the ipsilateral ear, twitching, weakness/paralysis, drooping of the eyelid, corner of the mouth, dry eye and decreased taste sensation.”
Bell’s Palsy
What are two treatments for Bell’s Palsy?
Eye Patch
Artificial tears
Is Bell’s Palsy an Upper or Lower Motor Neuron Lesion?
What Cranial nerve is effected?
LMNL CN VII (7) Facial
What are two findings that distinguish Bell’s Palsy from a Stroke?
Ipsilateral Motor loss of entire face
Forehead does not wrinkle
How are you able to tell a Stroke from Bell’s Palsy?
Contralateral motor loss below the eye
Able to wrinkle the forehead
What Cranial Nerve and type of Lesion is a Stroke?
CN VII (7) Facial UMNL
What reflex will be decreased in a person with a stroke?
Corneal Reflex
Of the two conditions; Bell’s Palsy and Stroke, which one will not have control of their saliva?
Stroke
What is the care plan for a patient with a stroke?
Co-Care with a Neurologist and adjust
What three exams can you perform to see if a patient has a Vestibular/Balance issue?
Mittelemeyer
Romberg’s
Barany Caloric Test
What three test can be done to see if a patient has a Cochlear/Hearing problem?
Weber/Rinne
Whisper
Auditory Acuity/Watch Test
What are two other names for Meniere’s Disease?
Central Vertigo
Endolymphatic Hydrops
What are three symptoms of Endolymphatic Hydrops?
Episodic rotational vertigo
Hearing Loss
Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears)
What two cranial nerves are tested in the Gag/Pharyngeal, Uvula, Carotid Reflexes?
CN IX (9) Afferent ) CNX (10) Efferent
By massaging what artery in the neck can you make the heart rate drop?
Carotids
What muscle elevates the pharynx and larynx; also dilates the pharynx to allow for swallowing?
Stylopharyngeus
What cranial nerve is responsible for allowing us to speak (Phonation)?
CN X (10) Vagus
What muscles are sensory or Cranial Nerve X?
Epiglottis
Laryngeal muscles; swallowing (Palate, Pharynx)
What three reflex are motor of the Vagus (C.N. X)?
Gag
Carotid
Uvular
What side will the Palate and Uvula deviate if there is a lesion?
Opposite side
Towards the strong side
What two muscles are innervated by Cranial Nerve XI (Spinal Accessory Nerve)?
Trapezius
SCM
What is the name of the condition that is caused by a spasm (Lateral Flex to the same side and Rotate to the Opposite side) of the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)?
Torticollis
Wry Neck
If there is a lesion of Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal) and the patient sticks out their tongue which side will it deviate to?
Deviates to the side of the lesion
When testing reflexes, what are two guidelines to follow?
Perform Bilaterally
Test the normal (unaffected) side first
What is Westphal’s Sign?
An absence of any of the Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR)
In what reflex is a Westphal’s sign most often seen?
Patellar Reflex (LMNL)
What is the name that produces more of a reflex by cortical distraction?
Jendrassik’s Maneuver AKA Reinforcement Test
What is the score on the Wexler Scale (DTR) for “Absent with Reinforcement”?
0+
When would a 1+ be seen on the Wexler Scale (DTR)?
Hypoactive with no reinforcement or Normal with reinforcement
What is a normal score on the Wexler Scale (DTR)?
2+
What type of lesion will you see a 3+,4+ and 5+ on the Wexler Scale (DTR)?
UMNL
What would indicate a 5+ on the Wexler Scale (DTR)?
Hyperactivity with sustained clonus
What is the score given on the Wexler Scale (DTR) for Hyperactivity with transient clonus?
4+
When is a 3+ score given on the Wexler Scale (DTR)?
Hyperactivity
What Nerve and Nerve Root are tested in the Jaw Jerk Reflex?
N-Trigeminal
NR- CN V (5) Both sensory and motor
In the Biceps Reflex what Nerve and Nerve Root are tested?
N-Musculoculocutaneous
NR- C5
When testing the Brachioradialis Reflex what Nerve and Nerve Root are tested?
Nerve- Radial
Nerve Root-C6
When testing the Triceps Reflex what Nerve and Nerve Root are tested?
Nerve- Radial
Nerve Root-C7
When testing the Patellar AKA Knee Jerk Reflex what Nerve and Nerve Root are tested?
Nerve-Femoral
Nerve Root-L4
When testing the Medial Hamstring Reflex what Nerve and Nerve Root are tested?
Nerve-Sciatic
Nerve Root-L5
When testing the Achilles AKA Ankle Jerk Reflex what Nerve and Nerve Root are tested?
Nerve-Tibial
Nerve Root-S1
What is the name of the superficial reflex that has the doctor stroke the inner thigh and the testicle raises ipsilateally?
Cremasteric Reflex (L1)
What are the Afferent and Efferent nerves when the Cremasteric and Geigel Reflexes is done?
Afferent- Femoral Nerve
Efferent- Genitofemoral Nerve
How is the Plantar Reflex performed?
Stoke up on the sole of the foot, from heal to toe
What is a positive finding of a Plantar Reflex?
Curing of the toes
Pulling away of the foot
What in the name of Afferent and Efferent nerve stimulated when the Plantar reflex is done?
Tibial for both
What is a normal finding for the Abdominal Reflex?
Umbilicus moves towards the side being stroked
What are the Afferent and Efferent nerves being stimulated in the Abdominal and Beevor’s Reflexes?
Afferent AND Efferent:
Upper T7-T9 and Lower T10-T12
How is the Beevor’s Reflex test performed:
Patient does a partial sit-up and the doctor observes the umbilicus
What is a normal finding for the Beevor’s Reflex?
Umbilicus will stay midline
What is another name for an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL)?
Myelopathy
Which type of Lesion includes the Brain and Spinal cord, but not the Anterior Horn Cells?
UMNL
What area must be effected for a Lower Motor Neuron Lesion (LMNL) to be present?
Anterior Horn Cells out to the Myoneural junction
What type of paralysis is seen in an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL)?
Spastic
What type of Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR) are seen in a patient with an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL)?
Hyperactive
Are Pathological Reflexes Absent or Present in an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL)?
Present; Babinski
In what type of lesion will you see Clonus present?
UMNL
What are four characteristics of an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion that will be Absent?
Superficial Reflexes
Reaction of degeneration
Atrophy
Fasciculations
When is Flaccid paralysis seen?
LMNL
What kind of Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTR) will be seen in a Lower Motor Neuron Lesion (LMNL)?
Hypoactive/Absent
In a Lower Motor Neuron Lesion (LMNL) what finding will you see in the following characteristics:
Pathological Reflexes
Clonus
Superficial Reflexes
Absent
What three characteristics of a Lower Motor Neuron Lesion (LMNL) will be Present?
Reaction of Degeneration
Atrophy
Fasciculations
What three Visceral Organ Reflexes will be absent in both Upper Motor (UMNL) and Lower Motor Neuron Lesions (LMNL)?
Ciliospinal
Oculocardiac
Carotid Sinus
How is the Ciliospinal Reflex performed?
Pinch the neck, noting the dilation of the eyes
What reflex is done by pressing on the eye and decreasing the heart rate by 10 beats per minute?
Oculocardiac
By pressing on the Carotid artery what two things will decrease/slow?
Slow the heart rate
Decease the pressure
What pathological reflex is performed by stroking the lateral aspect of the foot up to the great toe?
Babinski
What is a positive finding of the Babinski reflex?
Dorsiflexion of the great toe with splaying of the other toes
What four other pathological reflexes all have the small positive findings as the Babinski reflex?
Chaddock
Oppenheim
Gordon’s Calf
Schaefer
What pathological reflex is performed by stroking the lateral malleolus to the fifth toe?
Chaddock
How is Oppenheim’s pathological reflex performed?
Stroke down the Tibial crest to the ankle
What is the name of the pathological reflex that is being performed when the calf is squeezed below the knee?
Gordon’s Calf
How is Schaefer’s pathological reflex test done?
Squeeze the Achilles tendon
What pathological reflex is tested by tapping on the ball of the foot/tip of the toes?
Rossolimo
What is a positive response to Rossolimo’s reflex?
Plantar flexion of the great toe with curing of the other toes
How is Hoffman’s pathological reflex performed?
Doctor extends middle phalanx and flicks distal phalanx inferior (Two F’s in Hoffman’s= Forceful FIick)
What is a positive response to Hoffman’s reflex?
Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the fingers
What other pathological reflex has the same positive response as Hoffman’s?
Tromner’s
How is Tromner’s pathological reflex performed?
Doctor sharply taps the tips of the middle three fingers (T in Tromner’s= Tap)
What pathological reflex is being described:
“Doctor strokes the pisiform of the patient”?
Gordon’s Finger
What is a positive finding to the Gordon’s Finger reflex?
Flexion of the wrist and fingers or thumb and index finger
How is Chaddock’s Wrist pathological reflex performed?
Doctor strokes the distal ulnar side of the forearm near the wrist
What is a positive finding to the Chaddock’s Wrist reflex?
Flexion of the wrist with extension and fanning of the fingers
What is a Normal (5) muscle grade?
Complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance
What muscle grade is given if there is “Complete range of motion against gravity with some resistance”?
Good (4)
What is the definition of a Fair (3) muscle grade?
Complete range of motion against gravity
When is a muscle grade of Poor (2) given?
Complete range of motion with gravity eliminated
What muscle grade is given when there is “evidence of slight contractility with no joint movement”?
Trace (1)
What is the muscle grade given when there is “No evidence of contractility”?
Zero (0)
What are the two motor/body activity carried out by the C5 nerve root?
Arm Abduction
Forearm Flexion
What two muscles are innervated by the C5 nerve root?
Biceps Brachii (Deep Tendon Reflex for C5)
Middle Deltoid
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of C5 nerve root?
Lateral arm
What disorder is seen in both the C5 and C6 nerve roots?
Erb’s Palsy (Waiter Tip)
C6= Wrist Drop
What are the motor/body activity carried out by the C6 nerve root?
Wrist extension (C6= Motor Cycle Chicks)
What are the two motor/body activity carried out by the C7 nerve root?
Wrist Flexion
Finger Extension
What are the motor/body activity carried out by the C8 nerve root?
Finger flexion
C8 “Grap All 8
What are the two motor/body activity carried out by the T1 nerve root?
Finger Abduction
Finger Adduction
What are the motor/body activity carried out by the T5-T12 nerve roots?
Trunk Flexion
What are the motor/body activity carried out by the L1-L3 nerve roots?
Hip flexion
What are the three motor/body activity carried out by the L2-L4 nerve roots?
Hip flexion
Hip adduction
Knee extension
What are the two motor/body activity carried out by the L4 nerve root?
Inversion
Dorsiflexion
What are the three motor/body activity carried out by the L5 nerve root?
Toe extension
Heel walk
Hip abduction
What are the three motor/body activity carried out by the S1 nerve root?
Eversion
Plantar Flexion
Hip Extension
What are the motor/body activity carried out by the S2-S4 nerve roots?
Anal Wink
What three muscles are innervated by the C6 nerve root?
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor Carpi Radialis
Brachialis (DTR C6)
What three muscles are innervated by the C7 nerve root?
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Triceps (DTR C7)
What three muscles are innervated by the C8 nerve root?
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Lumbricals
What two muscles are innervated by the T1 nerve root?
Dorsal Interossei
Palmer Interossei
What muscle is innervated by the T5-T12 nerve roots?
Rectus Abdominus
What muscle is innervated by the L1-L3 nerve roots?
Illiopsoas
What two muscles are innervated by the L2-L4 nerve roots?
Quadriceps
Adductors
What muscle is innervated by the L4 nerve root?
Tibialis Anterior
What four muscles are innervated by the L5 nerve root?
Extensor Digitorum
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimums
What three muscles are innervated by the S1 nerve root?
Peroneus Longus
Peroneus Brevis
Gluteus Maximus
What two muscles are innervated by the S2-S4 nerve roots?
Levator Ani
Coccygeus
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of C6 nerve root?
Lateral forearm
Digits 1 and 2
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of C7 nerve root?
3rd digit, middle finger
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of C8 nerve root?
Medial Forearm
Digits 4 and 5
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of T1 nerve root?
Medial Elbow
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of T5-T12 nerve root?
Respective vertebral level
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of L1-L3 nerve roots?
L1- Inguinal Ligament
L2- Oblique below L1
L3- Oblique across the knee
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of L4 nerve root?
Medial aspect of leg and foot
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of L5 nerve root?
Lateral aspect of the leg across the dorsum of the foot and big toe
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of S1 nerve root?
Lateral aspect of foot and plantar surface of foot
Where is the dermatome/sensory level of S2-S4 nerve roots?
Perianal
What disorder is seen in both the L4 and L5 nerve roots?
Foot Drop
What disorder is seen in C7 nerve root?
Klumpke’s Paralysis (LMNL)
Radial Nerve
What disorder is seen in C8-T1 nerve roots?
Klumpke’s Paralysis (LMNL)
Radial Nerve
What disorder is seen in L1-L3 nerve roots?
Meralgia Paresthetica
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous; mainly L2 and L3
Lat, Fem, Cut; She is 23 and to Cut(e) Fem me
What disorder is seen in S2-S4 nerve roots?
Cauda Equina
What is the motor/body action carried out by the Axillary Nerve?
Arm Abduction
What is the motor/body action carried out by the Musculocutaneous Nerve?
Elbow Flexion
What is the motor/body action carried out by the Medial Plantar Nerve?
Toe Extension
What is the motor/body action carried out by the Sciatic Nerve?
Flexion of the knee
What is the motor/body action carried out by the Obturator Nerve?
Hip Adduction
What are three motor/body actions carried out by the Radial Nerve?
Wrist extension
Finger extension
Thumb Abduction
What are the two motor/body actions carried out by the Media Nerve?
Thumb pinch
Opposition of the thumb
What are the two motor/body actions carried out by the Ulnar Nerve?
Abduction of the 5th Digit
Adduction of the thumb
What are the two motor/body actions carried out by the Dorsal Scapular Nerve?
Elevation of the Scapula
Retraction of the Scapula
What is the motor/body action carried out by the Long Thoracic Nerve?
Protraction of the Scapula
What are the two motor/body actions carried out by the Femoral Nerve?
Hip Flexion
Knee Extension
What are three motor/body actions carried out by the Peroneal Nerve?
Foot Dorsiflexion
Inversion
Eversion
What two muscles are innervated by the Axillary Nerve?
Deltoid
Teres Minor
What three muscles are innervated by the Radial Nerve?
Wrist Extensors
Finger Extensors
Triceps
What three muscles are innervated by the Musculocutaneous Nerve?
Biceps
Brachialis
Coracobrachilis
What four muscles are innervated by the Median Nerve?
Wrist Flexors
Thumb Flexors
Thumb Abductors
Thenar
What three muscles are innervated by the Ulnar Nerve?
Finger Abductors
Finger Adductors
Thumb Adductors
What two muscles are innervated by the Dorsal Scapular Nerve?
Rhomboids
Levator Scapula
What muscle is innervated by the Long Thoracic Nerve?
Serratus Anterior
What muscles are innervated by the Obturator Nerve?
Hip Adductor muscles
What two muscles are innervated by the Femoral Nerve?
Illiopsoas
Quadriceps
What muscle is innervated by the Sciatic Nerve?
Hamstrings
What three muscles are innervated by the Peroneal Nerve?
Tibialis Anterior
Toe Extensors
Peroneals
What muscles are innervated by the Medical Plantar Nerve?
Toe Flexor Muscles
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Axillary Nerve?
Lateral Arm
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Radial Nerve?
Dorsal web between thumb and index finger
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Musculocutaneous Nerve?
Lateral Forearm
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Median Nerve?
Distal Radial hand
2nd digit
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Ulnar Nerve?
Distal Ulnar Hand
5th Digit
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve?
Lateral Thigh
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Saphenous Nerve?
Medial Leg
Anteromedial Knee
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Obturator Nerve?
Medial Thigh
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Femoral Nerve?
Anteromedial Thigh
Anteromedial Leg
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Sciatic Nerve?
Anterior Leg
Posterior Leg
Sole of the foot
Dorsum of the foot
What is the dermatome/sensory pattern of the Peroneal Nerve?
Anterior Leg
Dorsum of the foot
What disorder is seen with Axillary Nerve involvement?
Glenohumeral Dislocation
What three disorders is seen with Radial Nerve involvement?
Wrist Drop
Crutch Palsy
Erb’s Palsy
What three Nerves have an Impingement disorders when they are involved?
Musculocutaneous
Obturator
Femoral
What three disorders is seen with Median Nerve involvement?
Carpel Tunnel
Ape Hand
Pronator Teres
What disorder is seen with Ulnar Nerve involvement?
Claw Hand
What disorder is seen with Dorsal Scapular Nerve involvement?
Flaring of the Scapula
What disorder is seen with Long Thoracic Nerve involvement?
Winging of the Scapula
What disorder is seen with Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve involvement?
Meralgia Paresthetica (L2,L3)
What disorder is seen with Sciatic Nerve involvement?
Piriformis Syndrome (15%)
What disorder is seen with Peroneal Nerve involvement?
Fibular Head Fracture
What disorder is seen with Median Plantar Nerve involvement?
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
What type of pain is along a sensory distribution of a nerve root?
Dermatogenous
What is the definition of Myotogenous pain?
Pain that originates within a muscle
What type of pain is described as “Pain that arises from structures derived from embryological sclerotomes”?
Scleratogenous
What kind of pain occurs along the course of a dermatome due to nerve root irritation?
Radicular
What is the name of the pain that is “Pain along scleroderm of origination involving more then one kind of tissue”?
Referred (Shared Pathways)
What are the four characteristics of Muscle pain?
Cramping
Spasm
Aching
Dull
What are the four characteristics of Nerve pain?
Shooting
Radiating
Burning
Tingling
What are the two characteristics of Circulation pain?
Throbbing
Pulsating
What are the six characteristics of Bone Cancer pain?
Constant Deep Boring Nocturnal Progressive Unremitting
What are the three characteristics of Scleratogenous pain?
Poorly localized
Dull
Ache
What is the characteristic of Myofascial pain?
Trigger Point
What are the two pain referral sites for a Gallbladder issue?
Right Shoulder
Inferior Scapula
What is the pain referral site for a Pancreas issue?
Spine at T10 level (Epigastric)
What are the three pain referral sites for a Heart issue?
Left Shoulder
Medial Left arm
Left Jaw/Side of the face
What is the pain referral site for a Intestinal issue?
Periumbilical
What is the pain referral site for a Kidney issue?
Flank
What is the pain referral site for a Ureter issue?
Groin
What is the pain referral site for a Bladder issue?
Suprapubic Area
What are the two pain referral sites for a Appendix issue?
Epigastric- Early
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)- Late
Where is the site of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Under the Flexor Retinaculum
What are five causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Trauma Obesity Hypothyroidism Rheumatoid Arthritis Fluid Retention during pregnancy
In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome where is the numbness and tingling usually located?
First three digits
What three signs may indicate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Thenar Atrophy
Nocturnal Pain
Weak Opponens Pollicis (Ape Hand Appearance)
What two orthopedic exams will be positive in a patient with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Tinel’s test at the wrist
Phalen’s Test
What are three treatments for a patient with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Adjust (Lunate A-P)
Cock up splint
Vitamin B6
What condition of the Median Nerve/Anterior Interosseous Nerve is seen between the heads of the Pronator Teres at the elbow?
Pronator Teres Syndrome
In a patient with Pronator Teres Syndrome where are the three areas they will experience pain and paresthesia?
Palmar (Volar) aspect of the forearm
Lateral palm
Lateral digits
What causes Pronator Teres Syndrome?
Hypertonic Muscles i.e. Mechanics and Carpenters; work with a screwdriver, similar motion
What movements will cause pain in a patient with Pronator Teres Syndrome?
Pronation
Wrist flexion
What muscle of the hand will be atrophied in a patient with Pronator Teres Syndrome?
Thenar (Palm)
What orthopedic test will be positive in a patient with Pronator Teres Syndrome?
Pinch Grip Test
What are the two treatments for Pronator Teres Syndrome?
Trigger Point Therapy
Spray and Stretch
What are the two sites where the Ulnar Nerve can become trapped?
Tunnel of Guyon (Under the hook of the hamate) Cubital Tunnel (Elbow)
What are two causes of Ulnar Nerve Entrapment?
Direct Trauma
Repetitive Microtrauma
What three signs will a patient present with that has Ulnar Nerve Entrapment?
Pain
Tingling/Numbness of the last 2 digits
Weakness of the Adductor Pollicis (Claw Hand Deformity)
Hypothenar atrophy (Pisiform)
Of the two entrapments; Tunnel of Guyon and Cubital Tunnel, which one will have weak wrist flexion on the ulnar side?
Cubital Tunnel Entrapment
What is the name of the condition that happens from a lower brachial plexus injury from childbirth?
Klumpke’s Palsy (C8-T1)
What does Klumpke’s Palsy look like?
Claw hand deformity with flexion of the wrist (Crumple Arm)
What is the description of the condition of Wrist Drop?
Unable to extend elbow and wrist
Radial Nerve Involvement
What is the name of the condition that has arm in “Adduction, Internal Rotation, and Flexion of the Wrist”?
Erb’s Palsy AKA Waiter’s Tip Deformity
Radial Nerve Involvement
What is the site that causes Saturday Night/ Crutch Palsy?
Spiral Groove
Radial Nerve Involvement
What are three causes of Saturday Night/Crutch Palsy?
Trauma
Lead Poisoning
Pressure from crutches
What reflex will be decreased in a patient with Radial Nerve involvement?
Triceps
In a patient with Radial Nerve involvement where will there be decreased sensation? (Three areas)
Posterior Arm
Posterior Forearm
Posterolateral three and a half (3.5) fingers
What are three causes of Winging Scapula?
Trauma
Iatrogenic
Idiopathic
What nerve is injured to cause Scapular Winging?
Long Thoracic Nerve
What muscle has paralysis in Scapular Winging?
Serratus Anterior
What nerve is damaged to cause Flaring of the Scapula?
Dorsal Scapular Nerve
What muscle has paralysis in Flaring of the Scapula?
Rhomboids
Where is the site of Meralgia Paresthetica?
Pelvic Brim under the inguinal ligament
What are three causes of Meralgia Paresthetica?
External pressure (Utility Belt i.e. Cops or Construction)
Obesity
Tight Jeans
What kind of symptoms are present with Meralgia Paresthetica?
Burning pain over the anterolateral thigh
What are two treatments for Meralgia Paresthetica?
Weight loss
Loose fitting clothes
Where are three sites of Sciatic pain?
Pelvis
Hip
Popliteal Fossa
What are five causes of Sciatica?
Trauma Traction Wallet Pressure Piriformis contracture Muscle spasm
Where will a patient with Sciatica have pain?
Posterior:
Buttock
Thigh
Leg, to the floor
What two leg movements will be decreased in a patient with Sciatica?
Weak knee flexion
Decreased Achilles Reflex
What is one possible differential diagnosis for Sciatica?
Facet involvement, Facet will NEVER cross the knee
What nerve is involved in Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?
Medial Plantar Nerve; Branch from the Tibial Nerve
What three symptoms would a patient with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome present with?
Burning Paresthesia
Decreased sensation on the soles of feet
Weak muscles of the foot
What two motions will cause pain in Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?
Walking
Standing
What are three treatments for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?
Adjust
Orthotic support
Foot in slight inversion
What is another name for Morton’s Neuroma?
Intermetatarsal Neuroma
What are five causes of Intermetatarsal Neuroma?
- Freiberg’s Disease; avascular necrosis of a metatarsal, usually the 2nd one
- Repetitive Microtrauma
- Narrowed toed shoes
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Foot Deformities
Where does a patient with Morton’s Neuroma have pain? (Two places)
Toes
Dorsum of the foot
What is one possible way to decrease pain in Morton’s Neuroma?
Shoes with a bigger toe box
What orthopedic test will be positive for Intermetatarsal Neuroma?
Morton’s Squeeze Test
What is the common site to have a Common Peroneal Nerve problem?
Fibular Head
What is the cause of Common Peroneal Nerve issues?
Trauma
What is the treatment for Common Peroneal Nerve complaints?
Adjust
Refer if there is a fracture
What two symptoms and where is the pain located in a patient with Common Peroneal Nerve issues?
Pain in the lateral leg
Weak Peroneal muscles
Foot drop
What nerve is involved in Anterior Compartment Syndrome?
Deep Peroneal Nerve (Medial Leg)
What condition has similar signs and symptoms to Deep Peroneal Nerve?
Charcot Marie Tooth
What four muscles can the Deep Peroneal Nerve effect?
Tibialis Anterior
Extensor Hallucis Longus
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Peroneus Tertius
What is the treatment for Deep Peroneal Nerve issues?
Medical Emergency
What is the name of the finger condition that is a “deformity in which the fingertip is curled in and cannot be straightened itself”?
Mallet Finger
What is the cause of the Mallet Finger Deformity?
Injury
What two finger conditions are seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
Swan Neck Deformity
Boutonniere Deformity
What is the finger deformity described by the following “Hyper-flexion of the Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) and hyper-extension of the Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP)”?
Swan neck deformity
How is the Boutonniere Deformity described?
Hyper-extension of the Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) and hyper-flexion of the Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP)
What finger condition has “an abnormal thickening underneath the skin of the palm and fingers”?
Dupuytren’s Contracture
What two fingers are affected with Dupuytren’s Contracture?
Last two finger, curl into the palm
Middle finger may be involved in later
What is the name of the finger condition that has a finger “Locked in a flexed position”?
Trigger Finger
What causes Trigger Finger?
Tendons of the flexed finger become inflamed or swollen
How is Trigger Finger corrected?
Finger is straightened by person, swollen tendon is forced into the sheath, causing a popping or snapping sound
What are the two inflamed tendons seen in De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
- *Extensor Pollicis Brevis**
* *Abductor Pollicis Longus**
How is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis treated?
Bracing of the thumb and wrist
What orthopedic exam will be positive for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?
Finkelstein’s Test
What three functions does the Cerebrum help with?
Sensory Interpretation
Motor Interpretation
Language
What are five conditions that may effect the Cerebrum?
Stoke (Cardiovascular Accident; CVA) Cerebral Palsy Alcoholism Alzheimer's Tumor
What two functions are controlled by the Cerebellum?
Balance
Coordination
What are four possible problems that will be seen in a patient that has a Cerebellar issue?
Dysmetria (Past Pointing)
Dyssynergia (Lack of Coordination)
Diadochokinesia (Rapid Alternating Movements)
Unable to perform Tandem Gait
What are three conditions that are seen in Cerebellar Issues?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Alcoholism
Cerebral Palsy
What three sensation is determined by the Posterior Columns?
Two point discrimination
Vibration (128 tuning fork on the distal joint)
Position Sense
When performing Romberg’s test, when are the Posterior Columns tested?
When the patient closes their eyes
What four conditions are seen when the Posterior Columns are affected?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Tabes Dorsalis
Leprosy
Diabetes Mellitus
What tract has to deal with Voluntary Movement and flexors of the hands and feet?
Corticospinal (Pyramidal) Tract
What tract is involved in an Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL)?
Corticospinal (Pyramidal) Tract
What two sensations are sensed by the Lateral Spinothalamic tract?
Pain
Temperature
What tract is involved in a Syringomyelia?
Lateral Spinothalamic Tract
What Tract is the sensation of Crude Light Touch?
Anterior Spinothalamic Tract
What tract deals with balance reflexes and postural muscles?
Vestibulospinal Tract
What two conditions can be seen if a patient has an issue with their Vestibulospinal Tract?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Labyrinthitis
What is the function of the Rubrospinal Tract?
Muscle tone and synergy to the proximal flexors of the extremities
What spinal tract deals with “Muscle tone and synergy to voluntary extensor muscles”?
Reticulospinal Tract
What spinal tract crosses at the medullary pyramids and travels to the flexors of the extremities?
Lateral Corticospinal Tract
What does the Ventral Corticospinal tract effect?
Crosses at the segmental level
Goes to the flexors of the trunk
What condition is a “cyst of the central canal of the spinal canal”?
Syringomyelia
Where is the congenital weak area of the spine that is seen with Syringomyelia?
C5-C6
What is the common finding of Syringomyelia?
Loss of pain and temperature over the shoulders in a cape like distribution
What condition is a demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS)?
Multiple Sclerosis
What cells are responsible for myelination of the Central nervous system (CNS)?
Oligodendrocytes
What population is often affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Myasthenia Gravis?
Females aged 20-40
What can cause an increase in the exacerbation of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Moving from cold to warm climates
What are the signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Diplopia
Scotomas (Partial Loss of vision or blind spot)
Transient Blindness
Optic Neuritis (Retrobulbar Neuritis)
Pain
Vertigo
Upper Motor Neuron Lesion (UMNL) in legs, causing distal weakness
What is the name of the positive orthopedic exam in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Lhermitte’s Test
What are the three components of Charcot’s Triad, in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients?
SIN
Scanning Speech
Intention Tremor
Nystagmus
What are two ways to Diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MRI (Best) Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) exam; Increase in Proteins