Pathological Patterns Flashcards
Anterograde/Orthograde Deterioration
Wallerian Degeneration
axonal degeneration
Distal axonopathy
hall mark for CMTD
Onion bulb formation
any disease of the nerve that is characterized by deteriorating neural function
Neuropathy
Dermatome/ Myotomal Distribution
Radiculopathy
Diffuse
Plexonopathy
Polyneuropathy Manifestations
Tachycardia, Erectile Dysfunction, Neurogenic bladder, Lack of sweating
supplies the smooth muscles of limbs and organs
autonomic PNS
Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves
Somatic PNS
3 parts of the COVERINGS OF NERVES
Endoneurium, Perineurium, Epineurium
covering of nerve bundles
Epineurium
Covers bundle of nerve fibers (Fascicles) together
Perineurium
connective tissue around the individual nerve fibers /axons
Endoneurium
Causes of PNI
Compression, Repetitive trauma, Ischemia, Direct Trauma, Entrapment, Stretch
Most common Cause of PNI
Traction