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Peripheral Neuropathies Flashcards

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What 6 mechanisms can cause nerve dysfunction?

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  1. Demyelination
  2. Axonal degeneration
  3. Compression
  4. Infarction
  5. Infiltration
  6. Wallerian degeneration:
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Why does the nerve malfunction as a result of compression?

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At the point of compression you get focal demyelination at which causes disruption of conduction

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