peripheral nerve disease Flashcards

1
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where might the median nerve be entrapped or compressed

A

carpal tunnel - wrist

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2
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where might the median nerve be entrapped or compressed

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cubital tunnel - elbow

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3
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where might the radial nerve be entrapped or compressed

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spiral groove of the humerus

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4
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where might the common peroneal nerve be entrapped or compressed

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neck of fibula

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5
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where might the posterior tibial nerve be entrapped or compressed

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tarsal tunnel - flexor retinaculum (foot)

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6
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what is foot drop most commonly associated with

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disease or trauma affecting the common peroneal nerve

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7
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key motor finding of foot drop

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weakness and paralysis of dorsiflexion and eversion

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8
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what is mononeuritis multiplex

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peripheral neuropathy that affects multiple nerves in different parts of the body

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9
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name some conditions associated with mononeuritis multiplex

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DM, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, leprosy, lyme

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10
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how is the forehead innervated by upper motor neurones

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each side of the forehead has upper motor neuron innervation from both sides of the brain

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11
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how is the forehead innervated by lower motor neurones

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each side of the forehead has lower motor neurone innervation from one side of the brain

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12
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In an upper motor neurone lesion, will the forehead be affected?

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No, the forehead will be spared and the patient can still move their forehead on the affected side.

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13
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Give two examples of conditions that cause an upper motor neurone lesion affecting the face

A

stroke, tumour

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14
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In a lower motor neurone lesion, will the forehead be affected?

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Yes, the forehead will NOT be spared, and the patient cannot move their forehead on the affected side

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15
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Give two examples of conditions that cause a lower motor neurone lesion affecting the face

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bell’s palsy and ramsay hunt syndrome

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16
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how does bell’s palsy present

A

unilateral lower motor neurone facial palsy

17
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management of bell’s palsy in patients presenting within 72 hours of symptoms starting

A

prednisolone

18
Q

what causes ramsay hunt syndrome

A

reactivation of varicella zoster virus in the geniculate ganglion of the facial nerve

19
Q

is the forehead spared in ramsay hunt syndrome

A

no - its a lower motor neurone lesion

20
Q

what are the 3 key features of ramsay hunt syndrome

A

ispsilateral facial weakness, vesicular rash in the ear, ear pain

21
Q

how can you differentiate between Bell’s palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome clinically?

A

Ramsay Hunt syndrome presents with vesicular rash and more severe pain, while Bell’s palsy does not

22
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first line management for ramsay hunt syndrome

A

oral aciclovir

23
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why is eye care important in ramsay hunt syndrome

A

to prevent corneal damage due to incomplete eyelid closure

24
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when should treatment for ramsay hunt syndrome be started to improve outcomes

A

within 72 hours of onset

25
Q

what type of hearing loss can occur in ramsay hunt syndrome

A

sensorineural hearing loss

26
Q

what is the most common hereditary peripheral neuropathy

A

charcot-marie-tooth disease

27
Q

2 clinical features of charcot-marie-tooth disease affecting the feet

A

pes cavus and hammer toes

28
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characteristic appearance of legs in charcot-marie-tooth disease

A

inverted champagne bottle legs - due to distal muscle wasting

29
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what kind of neuropathy is charcot-marie-tooth disease

A

hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy

30
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classic triad of symptoms in charcot-marie-tooth disease

A

distal muscle weakness
distal sensory loss
foot deformities

31
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investigations for charcot-marie-tooth disease

A

nerve conduction studies
genetic testing - PMP22 duplication
nerve biopsy

32
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what is the most common infection preceding Guillain-Barré syndrome

A

campylobacter jejuni

33
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what kind of neuropathy is Guillain-Barré syndrome

A

acute inflammatory polyneuropathy

34
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pattern of weakness in Guillain-Barré syndrome

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symmetrical ascending muscle weakness starting in the legs

35
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investigations for Guillain-Barré syndrome

A

lumbar puncture - raised protein with normal cell count and glucose
nerve conduction study

36
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first line management of Guillain-Barré syndrome