Peripheral Nerve Injuries Flashcards

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What are peripheral nerves involved in?

A

Signal transmission between the spinal cord and body.

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2
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Name the three connective tissue coverings of peripheral nerves.

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Endoneurium, perineurium, epineurium.

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What components make up a peripheral nerve?

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Nerve fibers, connective tissues, and blood vessels.

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What characterizes a peripheral nerve fiber?

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Axon, neurolemma, endoneural connective tissue.

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Which cells are crucial in the peripheral nervous system?

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Neuronal, glial, stromal cells.

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What do Schwann cells contribute to?

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Myelination and support in peripheral nerves.

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What is neuropraxia?

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Temporary conduction block without axonal damage.

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How does axonotmesis differ from neuropraxia?

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Axonal damage occurs, connective tissue remains intact.

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What defines neurotmesis?

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Complete nerve severance and sheath damage.

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What is the prognosis for neuropraxia?

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Full recovery within days to weeks.

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What process enables recovery in axonotmesis?

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Axonal regeneration, up to one inch per month.

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What is a traumatic neuroma?

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Painful thickening due to nerve regeneration.

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What are common symptoms of neurotmesis?

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Pain, dysesthesias, complete motor/sensory loss.

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Name three mechanisms of peripheral nerve recovery.

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Wallerian degeneration, axonal regeneration, reinnervation.

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What triggers Wallerian degeneration?

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Axonal damage or severance.

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16
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How does compression injury typically manifest?

A

As neuropraxia, often short-term.

17
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What is ‘double crush syndrome’?

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Increased susceptibility to neuropathy from multiple lesions.

18
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What is the main role of glial cells in PNS?

A

Support and protection of neurons.

19
Q

How long does motor unit collateral branching continue post-injury?

A

3-4 months.

20
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What characterizes sensory deficits in peripheral nerve injury?

A

Poorly localized, non-specific pain.

21
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What factors influence axonal regeneration speed?

A

Distance from the injury site.

22
Q

What type of injury leads to burner/stinger syndrome?

A

Traction injuries of peripheral nerves.

23
Q

Which nerves are frequently injured in fractures?

A

Radial, common peroneal, axillary nerves.

24
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What are common sites of compression injuries?

A

Narrow anatomical openings.

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How does ischemia affect nerve function?
Causes conduction block due to lack of blood supply.
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Which classification describes the mildest form of nerve injury?
Neuropraxia.
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What leads to chronic pain in peripheral nerve injuries?
Incomplete recovery and traumatic neuromas.
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What is the function of motor neurons in peripheral nerves?
Convey signals to muscles for movement.
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What is the role of sensory neurons?
Transmit sensory information to the brain.
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What distinguishes autonomic neurons in peripheral nerves?
Regulation of involuntary bodily functions.