Peripheral Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
Interstitial Neuritis (nerve inflammation) affects the nerve’s ________.
A
STROMA
2
Q
Parenchymatous Neuritis (nerve inflammation) affects the nerve’s ________.
A
AXONS
3
Q
Neuritis is very PAINFUL and on-site tech are contraindicated while _________ inflamed.
A
ACUTELY
4
Q
Name the 5 conditions required for successful nerve regeneration?
A
- CELL BODY HEALTHY, INTACT
- ADEQUATE BLOOD SUPPLY
- ADEQUATE SCHWANN CELL SUPPLY
- ABSENCE OF INFECTION
- ENDONEURIAL SHEATH INTACH (tubes)
5
Q
Gap repair occurs ____ to ____ days post injury.
A
10 to 12 DAYS
then 1-2 mm per day
6
Q
How long before transmission of repairing nerve is detectable distal to injury site?
A
4 - 6 WEEKS
7
Q
What can be used to locate the regeneration frontier?
A
TINELS SIGN
8
Q
Can proprioception be affected by nerve damage?
A
YES
