peripheral neuropathy Flashcards
1
Q
what is pseudoathetosis
A
writhing movement of fingers due to lack of proprioception
2
Q
most common cause of radiculopathy?
A
prolapsed disc
3
Q
name 3 types of peripheral neuropathy?
A
mononeuropathy e.g foot drop, carpal tunnel
mono neuritis multiplex
length dependent peripheral neuropathy
4
Q
what can cause atrophy of thenar muscle?
A
Motor neurone disease
carpal tunnel
5
Q
wrist drop= problem with what nerve
A
radial nerve
6
Q
problem with shoulder abduction= problem with what nerve?
A
axillary
7
Q
name some demylinating conditons in the PNS??
A
guillian barre
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy
charcot- marie tooth disease
