SCI Rehab - Salles Flashcards

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What are the non-key muscles for ASIA scoring?

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C5 Shoulder flexion, extension, abd, add, internal and ext rotation
Elbow supination
C6 elbow pronation, wrist flexion
C7 finger flexion and poximal joint extension, thumb flexion, extension, abduction in plane of thumb
C8 Finger flexion at MCP joint, thumb opposition adduction and abduction perpendicular to palm
T1 finger abduction of the index finger
L2 Hip aduction
L3 Hip ext rotation
L4 Hip extension, abduction, IR; Knee flexion, Annkle inversion and eversion, Toe MP and IP extension
L5 hallux and toe: DIP and PIP flexion and abduction
S1 hallux adduction

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ASIA testing in which time frame is felt to be most predictive of recovery?

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72 hours to one week

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ASIA exam has poor utility in:

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poor utility < 5.

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Frequency of ASIA testing is recommended at: (3)

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  1. 4-6 weeks
  2. 6 months
  3. 1-2 years post injury
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Prognostication factors of functional outcome: 9

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Preexisting medical conditions
Concomitant injuries
Secondary complications
Cognitive impairments
Age
Body habitus
Availability of financial resources and insurance coverage
Psychological, social and cultural factors
Dependent on the physical exam and neurological level of injury

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FIM: describe

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Not sensitive or specific to SCI especially in tetraplegics
Total of 126 point
Composed of 18 items, 13 motor and 5 cognitive
Uses a seven level ordinal scale to measure function

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FIM measuring scale 1-7

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7-Complete Independence
No helper or device
6-Modified Independence
May need a device, extra time or safety issue
5-Supervision
Standby assist, setup
4-Minimal assist
Patient=75%+
3-Moderate assist
Patient=50-74% 
2-Maximal assist
Patient=25-49% 
1-Total assist
Patient =less than 25%
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What is the Spinal Cord INjury Measure III (SCIM III)

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19 items assess 3 domains
Self care (six items and scores range from 0-20)
Respiration and Sphincter management (4 items and scores range from 0-40)
Mobility ( 9 items and scores range from 0-40)
Total SCIM range of  0-100
Assessment completed by observation and questioning of the patient
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What is the walking index for SCI - Version II (WISCI-II)

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21-item scale (0–20) categorizes walking function based on level of physical assistance required and use of braces and assistive devices required to walk 10 m on a level surface

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NLI C1-4 Respiratory
Expected outcome
Equipment

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EE: vent or diaphragmatic pacer (C1-3), inability to clear secretions
EQ: ventilator, suction equip, backup generator, nebulizer

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NLE C1-4 Bowe expected outcomes and equipment

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EE: dep for dig stimulation, suppository and hygiene
Eq: padded reclining commode chair with head control; roll-in shower

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NLE C1-4 Bladder Expected outcomes and equipment

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EE dep with CIC, SPT, or foley

Eq: foley, external cath, urine drainage bag

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NLI C1-4 Bed mobility Expected outcomes, Equipment

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Eo: independent with direcing care but dep with rolling
Eq: full electric hospital bed, pressure relieving mattress

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NLI C1-4 Transfers EO EQ

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independent with directing care but dep for transfers

hoyer lift with sling, sliding board

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NLI C1-4 WC mobility

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independent with power, dependent with manual

needs: power recline and tilt, head support, head, chin or sip and puff, manual tilt and recline

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NLI C1-4 Pressure relief

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Independent with power, dep with manual WC

needs: jay basic, 2, 3; roho

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NLI C1-4 Eating, bathing, dressing

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Total assist

Needs: hand held shower, padded reclining shower chair, commode with head support

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NLI C1-4 Communication, keyboard use, handwriting, telephone

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total assist to independent after set up with equipment

needs: mouth stick,voice activated or infrared head control for computer and ECU, PMV for ventilator tubing for speaker

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NLI C1-4 transpotation

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total assist

attendant operated van with lift and WC tie downs or accessible public transportation

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NLI C5 Respiratory

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Low vital capacity and may require assistance to clear secretions
MIE, Quad cough

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NLI C5 Bowel/bladder

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dependent

Needs: padded reclining commode chair, foley, spt, CIC

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NLI C5 Bed mobility

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some assist but independent in direction of care and controlling bed
Needs full electric hospital bed, pressure relieving mattress, side rails

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NLI C5 Transfers

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Dependent but independent in directing transfers

Needs sliding board, hoyer lift with sling

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NLI C5 WC propulsion and pressure relief

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Ind with power equipment, dependent for outdoors, assist for uneven surfaces
Needs Power w/ tilt and recline with arm drive, ultra-light with handrim modification and postural support

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NLI C5 Standing and ambulation

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total assist with standing, ambulation dependent on level of incompleteness
needs: hydraulic standing frame, walker

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NLI C5 Eating/bathing/dressing

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Total assist to cut up food, set up with meal tray, modI with eating AE, some assist with upper body drsesing, total assist with bathing and LE dressing
Needs: wrist splint with U-cuff, bent fork/spoon, nonslip mat, plate guard, and ?? a mobile arm support. Also hand held shower, padded reclining commode ro roll in shower chair with head support

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NLI C5 Communication

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Set up with equipment

needs AE such as page turner, writing, button pushing, voice activated devices, bluetooth

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NLI C5 transportation

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Total assist for attendant operated vehicle; some assist with public transportation
Needs modified van with lift

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NLI C6-7 respiratory

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low endurance and FVC

needs cough assist and quad cough

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NLI C6-7 Bowel

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Some to total assist

Padded tub bench with cutout or padded shower chair

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NLI C6-7 Bladder

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some to total assist, may be independent with leg bag emptying;
needs adaptive scissors, foley, spt, CIC

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NLI C6-7 Bed mobility

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some assist

full electric hospital bed, side rails

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NLI C6-7 Transfers

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Some assist to independent;

Slidine board

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NLI C6-7 WC prop and pressure relief

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Power-independent with standar arm drive on all surgaces, Manual: ind indoors and some assist outdoors, ind for pressure relief
Needs power WC with recline +/_ tilt with arm drive control or power assist wheels, manual ultralight rigid or folding fram with handrim mods and postural support, pressure relieving cushion

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NLI C6-7 Standing and ambulation

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Total assist

hydrailic standing frame

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NLI C6-7 Eating/dressing/bathing

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Total assist with cutting otherwise independent; ind with UB bathing and dressing, some to total assist for LE

Needs: U-cuff, adaptive utensils, nonslip mat, plate guard, buton hook, loops on zippers/pants, velcro on shoes, padded tub transfer bench, washmit, handheald shower

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NLI C6-7 Communication

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Ind with or without equipment

Needs page turners,writing, button pushing, voice activated systems/ecu

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NLI C6-7 Transporation

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INd driving from WC

Needs modified van with lift, hand controls, tie down for WC

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NLI for C8 respiatory

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Low endurance and vital capacity

Needs: quad coughing, MIE

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NLI C8 b/b

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ind with dig stim, self cath, supp or enema insertion and personal hygiene

needs: padded commode chair, straight catheters

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NLI C8 Bed mobility and positioning

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independent

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NLI C8 transfers

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independent with or without sliding board

Possibly sliding board

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NLI C8 WC prop and pressure relief

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manual-independent all surfaces

Needs: ultralight righid or folding WC, pressure relieving cushion

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NLI C8 standing and ambulation

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Standing-some assist to independent, standing frame

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NLI C8 Eating/dressing/bathing

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independent, some assist to independent with bathing and dressing
Needs: buton hook, loops on zippers, pants, socks; velcro on shoes, padded ransfer tub bench/commode, washmit, handheald shower

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NLI C8 communication

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independent

Cell phone, ECU for home use, computer/laptop

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NLI C8 transportation

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independent if able to complete car transfer and load and unload WC, independent driving modified van from captains seat
Needs: car with hand controls, modified van with lift and hand controls

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NLI T1-12 Respiratory

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low vital capacity for higher level lesions

Quad cough, MIE

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NLI T1-12 B/B

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Independent with dig stim, supp or enema insertion and personal hygiene, ind with self cath or foley care

Needs: padded commode chair, straight caths, foley, SPT

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NLI T1-12 bed mobility

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idependent

full to king size bed, pressure relieving mattress/overlay

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NLI T1-12 Transfers

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independent

sliding board

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NLI T1-12 WC prop or pR

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manual: independen with all surfaces;

Ultralightweight rigid or folding frame, pressure relieving cushion

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NLI T1-12 Standing and ambulation

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independent with standing; ambulation only for exercise

Neds: standing frame, KAFO, walker or loftstrand crutches

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NLI T1-12 Eating/dressing/bathing

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independent

padded tub transfer bench, handheld shower

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NLI T1-T12 communication

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independent

Cell phone, computer, ECU

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NLI T1-12 transportation

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independent with car, independent with driving modified van with hand controls

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NLI L1-S5 Resp

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normal/none

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NLI L1-S5 B/B

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independent with dig stim, enema, or suppository insertion and perineal hygiene, independent for bladder care

Needs padded toilet seat, straight catheters, foley, SPT

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NLI L1-S5 BM and positioning

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independent; Full to king standard bed

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NLI L1-S5 Transfers

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independent with sliding board only if general debility

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NLI L1-S5 WC propulsion and PR

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Independent on all level surfaces,

Needs Ultra LW rigid or folding chair, pressure relieving cushion

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NLI L1-S5 Standing and ambulation

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ind with standing, functional if only one KAFO needd;

Needs: standing rame, KAFO +/- AFO, lofstrands or canes as indicated

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NLI L1-S5 E/BD

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independent; padded tub transfer bench

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NLI L1-S5 transporation

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Ind with driving care; car with hand controls, depending on the degree of LE function

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______ at 4 weeks post injury and baseline lower extremity pinprick have been associated with an improved prognosis for walking

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  1. Sacral pinprick preservation
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Initial presence of motor function below ____ also remains a positive predictor for walking
The presence of ____ is less predictive of walking compared to sacral sensation to LT or PP at S4-5 and voluntary anal contraction

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the NLI

deep anal pressure

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prognostic indicators of ambulation following SCI: 6

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Severity of injury
LE motor function/score
Spasticity
Balance
Proprioception
Age
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roel of imaging for prognosis and recovery: MRI (5)

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To date had contributed more than any other imaging modality in acute SCI
Its use is controversial in the setting of trauma and in the absence of neurological deficit
Helpful in excluding occult ligamentous or soft tissue injury, vertebral thrombosis and for confirmation of bone injury age
Useful in patients that are uncooperative, obtunded or malingering
It does not differentiate between edema from axonal injury

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Spinal cord hemorrhage:

  1. most common within the _____
  2. The anatomic location of hemorrhage corresponds closely with the ____
  3. Detection of > ____ mm in length is typically assoicated with complete injury.
  4. overall associated with ____ prognosis
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  1. central gray matter
  2. NLI
  3. > 10mm
  4. poor
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Spinal cord edema

  1. Seen as: _____
  2. usually involves
  3. _____ always co-exists with spinal cord edema bu the opposie is not always true
  4. The length of spinal cord edema is ____ dependent
  5. _____ alone connotes a more favorable prognosis compared to hemorrhage
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  1. high intensity signal on T2 weighted images.
  2. variable length above and below the level of the injury
  3. post-traumatic hemorrhage
  4. time dependent aftera cute injury
  5. cord edema
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Incomplete paraplegia:

  1. LEMS > ____ a one month lads to 100% community ambulator in one year
  2. overall, ___% become community ambulators
  3. motor recovery takes longer than sensory: time span?
  4. Muscle groups with 1-2/5 strength at one month will have ____ at one year
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  1. 12 months vs 3 months
  2. > 3/5 strength
  3. > 10
  4. 76%
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complete paraplegia:

  1. Motor and sensory recovery occur at _____
  2. Most recovery of function occurs within _____ months with plateau at ____
  3. Above ____ level show no LE recovery
  4. _____ show hip an knee recovery but not foot.
  5. Presence of _____ function increases likelihood of hip flexion recovery.
  6. ____% are community ambulators
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  1. Same rate
  2. 9-12 months, 12-18months
  3. T9
  4. T9-L2
  5. lower abdominal motor function
  6. 5%
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Incomplete tetra:

  1. motor recovery takes longer than sensory: time span?
  2. Most recovery within _____
  3. Muscles groups with 1-2/5 strength at one month will likely have ____ strength at one year.
  4. ____% are community ambulators but depends on boh UEMS, LEMS and age
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  1. 6 months vs 3 months
  2. first year
  3. > 3/5
  4. 46%
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complete tetras

  1. ____% of those with complete SCI will convert to incomplete injuries
  2. Motor and sensory occur at ____ rate
  3. Muscle groups with 1-2/5 strength at one month will have ____ strength at one year (97%)
  4. Rarely regain: ______
  5. most recovery in ____ months
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  1. 10-20%
  2. same rate
  3. > 3/5 strength
  4. LE motor function
  5. 6-9 months
75
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Incidence of DVT in SCI reported to be as high as ____% for those without ppx and ___% for PE

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40%, 5%

76
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Highest risk for DVT in SCI withing the first _____ post injury with peak occurence between ______

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2 weeks post injury; between days 7-10 days

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Clinical findings of DVT in SCI 5

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To date had contributed more than any other imaging modality in acute SCI
Its use is controversial in the setting of trauma and in the absence of neurological deficit
Helpful in excluding occult ligamentous or soft tissue injury, vertebral thrombosis and for confirmation of bone injury age
Useful in patients that are uncooperative, obtunded or malingering
It does not differentiate between edema from axonal injury

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Clinical findings of PE in SCI 8

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Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Hypoxia
Change in mental status
Pleural friction rub or pleural effusion
Fever
Cyanosis
Rales
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three diagnostic tests for DVT in SCI

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Doppler US-preferred method, non invasive and 98-100% sensitive
V/Q scan-indicated only if suspect PE
CT PE protocol-has replaced V/Q scan and allows to determine presence of PE/upper leg DVT

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mechanical ppx for DVT in SCI 3

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Compression hose-helps with distributing pressure along the LE and helps venous return and edema but NO change in DVT rate noted
Sequential external pneumatic device-improve LE venous return but ineffective being used alone
Electrical Stimulation-helps with LE stasis but is ineffective alone, may be worn 24 hours a day

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Best medication for DVT ppx in SCI; most effective after _____,

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LMWH is found to be superior in prevention of thromboembolism after SCI
Most effective if started at 72 hours post injury as long as not active bleeding process present
The use of thrombolytic therapy (TPA, urokinase, streptokinase) has not been established in patients after SCI

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Lovenox 30mg BID is only LMWH with Level 1 evidence to support its use after SCI:
_____ weeks in motor complete SCI
______ weeks in patient swith motor complete SCI with long bone fracture or intraabdominal trauma/surgery
minimum of ____ weeks for those individuals with motor incomplete SCI who are ambulators

A

8 weeks
12 weeks
2 weeks

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IVC filters indicated in SCI when?

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LMWH is found to be superior in prevention of thromboembolism after SCI
Most effective if started at 72 hours post injury as long as not active bleeding process present
The use of thrombolytic therapy (TPA, urokinase, streptokinase) has not been established in patients after SCI

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d/c H2 or PPI in SCI after ____ weeks unless felt to be high risk.

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4 weeks

85
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Name the high risk factors for continuing PPI or H2 in SCI after 4 weeks (7)

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Mechanical ventilation > 48 hours
Coagulopathy
Hypoperfusion due to shock or sepsis
High dose steroids
Spinal Cord or Mod to severe brain injury
Use of NSAIDs
H/O PUD, gastritis or recent GI Bleed
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Orthostatic hypotension in SCI defined as:
Most common in levels above:
Seens as high as ____% in those with tetraplegia and __% in those with paraplegia.
Common presentation: 4

A
  1. drop in SBP by 20 pts or DBP by 10 pts when changing position
  2. T6, 82%, 50%
  3. dizziness, nausea, double vision, syncope
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5 predisposing causes of orthostatic hypotension

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Loss of tonic sympathetic control
Altered baroreceptor sensitivity
Loss of skeletal muscle pumping
Cardiovascular deconditioning
Hyponatremia
Volume depletion
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Treatment of orthostatic hypotension after SCI: Medications 5`

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Midodrine-a selective alpha adrenergic agent which causes vasoconstriction (level 2 evidence)
Florinef-a mineralcorticoid which stimulates the release of salt into the blood stream causing increase BP by fluid retention (level 4 evidence)
Ephedrine-non selective alpha and beta agonist which causes improvement of blood pressure (level 5 evidence)
L-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine (L-DOPS)-an exogenous amino acid which is a precursor to noradrenalin (level 5 evidence)
Dihydroergotamine-a ergot alkaloid with selective vasoconstrictive effects both centrally and peripherally (level 5 evidence)

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non-pharm treatment of orthostatic hypotension (4)

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Balanced fluid and salt intake (level 5 evidence)
Some benefit to use of abdominal binder and TED hose, duration of use not well established (level 2 evidence)
Functional Electric Stimulation-improve LE muscle contraction and facilitates venous blood return (level 2 evidence
Exercise via passive ROM and cycle ergometry helps with venous blood return (level 2 evidence)

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HO in SCI

A

Involves the formation of mature lamellar bone in soft tissue around the paralyzed joint, not connected to the periosteum and becomes encapsulated as it matures which can take 6-18 months

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HO in SCI;

  1. Indicence of ____% after SCI with about ____% becoming significant
  2. Most often seen in: ______
  3. Less common in _____ SCI (10-13%)
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Incidence of 16-53% after SCI with about 20% with 20% that become clinically significant
Most often seen in the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders, hands and spine after SCI
Less commonly seen in pediatric SCI (10-13%)

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typical time of presentation is up to ____ months after SCI for HO.

  1. Associated with individuals with greater extent of ______
  2. Pathophys involves _)____
  3. Increased _____ noted in those with HO
A
  1. 6 months
  2. spasticity
  3. inflammatory process with increased blood flow in soft tissue
  4. osteoblast stimulating factor
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6 clinical findings of HO in SCI

A
Gradual Loss of ROM
Warmth
Pain
Swelling
Low grade fever
In the pediatric population usually only presents as loss of ROM
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4 Clinical phases of HO described by nicolas in 1973

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Stage 1 - swelling, increased serum alk phos, normal XR
Stage II swelling, increased alk phos, positive xray
Stage III no swelling, increased alk phos, positive xray
Stage IV no swelling, normal alk phos, positive xray

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HO around the hip due to SCI and TBI as described by marvogenis ortho traumatology, 2012 (4 types)

A

a = SCI, b = TBI
Type 1 HO at the anterior hip or the prox end of the femur with or without ankylosis
Type 2 HO at the posterior hip or proximal end of the femur, with or without ankylosis
Type 3 HO at the anterior and medial hip or the proximal end of the femur, with or without ankylosis
Type 4 HO around the hip with or without ankylosis

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Clinical markers of HO after SCI 5

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SAP-might rise at 2 weeks and then peak at 10 weeks with those with HO
Transient hypocalcemia
Elevated CRP
Elevated Creatnine Kinase Levels
Elevated Prostaglandin E 2 levels in urine

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Q

HO

  1. XRAy will not show HO until _____ weeks.
  2. _____ needed for early detection
A
  1. 5-7 weeks.
  2. Triple phase bone scan - first 2 phases (blood flow and blood pooling) most sensitive, 3rd phase - most specific to bone turnover and used to determine presence and maturity of HO
98
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NSAIDs ____ in HO
Most studied:
Limited use due to :

A

Most helpful in preventing HO after acute SCI by reducing inflammatory process and by inhibition of prostaglandins
Indomethacin
3. GI bleed, intolerance, risk of delayed bony fusion of spine post SCI, typically contraindicated due to delaed bone healing and prolongation of usion rate.s

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Role of bisphosphonates in HO.

Which is best for HO?

A

Prevent the formation of hydroxyapatite crystals
Prevent osteoclast attachment to the bone matrix as well as osteoclast recruitment and viability
Etidronate disodium (Didronel)
Most studied in the treatment of HO after SCI
300 mg/day IV for 3 days followed by 20 mg/kg po divided in 2 doses for 6 months
Most common side effect is GI intolerance
Pamidronate might be an alternative in this population but dosing recommendations not yet available

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when is surgery indicated for HO? 4

A

Recurrent skin breakdown
Non healing or recurrent PU
Difficulty with seating and mobility
Loss of function

101
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When may surgery be performed for HO? 2

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Surgery to be completed once the HO has matured on triple phase bone scan as well as return to normal SAP
Typically completed at 12-18 months after diagnosis
Will need intraoperative XRT and post operative use of Etidronate to avoid recurrence