Podcast 4

Question 1

Name three neural symptoms

Answer 1

1) Peripheral neurogenic pain
- Dermatome Mayotome,
2) Sensory change
3) Weakness

Question 2

Neural conduction signs: nerve root

Answer 2

Tests: dermatome
Myatome
Reflex

Always compare to one level up and down

Question 3

Neural conduction signs: PN

Answer 3

Sensory and motor innervation of PN

No reflex testing

Question 4

Neural conduction signs: cauda equina

Answer 4

Bladder and bowel symptoms 
saddle Anaesthesia (numb)

Question 5

What is Neurodynamics

Answer 5

Assess his mobility and mechanosensitivity of NS

If there is: CT damage and Nervi nevorum sensitised

Question 6

4 interview findings

Answer 6

#Exact area
#Neurological symp
#Other symptoms:
NR: dermatomal
PN: innvervation field of PN
#intensity and quality

Question 7

Name 2 red flags

Answer 7

Spinal cord compression = CNS

Cauda equina signs

Question 8

Explain spinal cord compression signs

Answer 8

Present with:
UMNL
⬆️reflex

Symptoms:
Gait disturbance
pins and needles
bladder and bowel problems= spastic + urinary retention

Question 9

Explain cauda equina signs

Answer 9

LMNL

Symptoms:
Saddle ana/paraesthesia
Bladder and bowel=flaccid + urinary leak