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SCI/TBI HO usualy occurs at 2 months post injury When occurs after 1 year, is usually associated with {{c1:: some ot...

C3–C4: Respiratory failure secondary to disruption of {{c1::diaphragmatic}} innervation, usually requiring MV early ...

{{c1::LE venogram }} is the gold standard dx for LE DVTs

TRANSVERSE MYELITIS: prognosis rule of {{c1::1/3}}'s

Spinal Orthosis most restrictive to least restrictive {{c4::Halo}} {{c5::Minerva}} {{c1::four Poster}} {{c2::SOMI}...

{{c1::Pneumonia::dx}} is the leading cause of death among chronic SCI patients

UMN lesion such as SCI causing neurogenic bowel EAS cannot be voluntarily relaxed with such injuries, and {{c1::pelv...

Posttraumatic syringomyelia one Additional finding {{c1::↑ spasticity}}

AD in pregnancy t reatment of choice is {{c1::epidural anesthesia}}

Inspiration in lung with insult to the phrenic nerve (opposite for nl lung) diaphragm moves {{c1::up}} and abdomen mo...

Spinal Shock Initial reflex activity is noted within {{c4::24}} hrs 1st return of the {{c1::delayed plantar respons...

Post-traumatic syringomyelia Most common presenting symptom is {{c1::pain}}

complete injuries , lower-extremity fractures, older

Sympathetic GI innervation projects through the hypogastric nerve via {{c1:: pre-vertebral ganglia }}

Unstageable PU: Full-thickness where extent of tissue damage is obscured by {{c1::slough or eschar::2}} .

AD Occurs after {{c3::spinal shock}} and may appear within {{c1::2 to 4::#-# range}} weeks postinjury If it occurs i...

SCI hypercalcemia treatment {{c1::Pamidronate}} is administered as a single IV infusion rapidly lowers serum calcium w...

HO Prophylaxis {{c1::ROM exercises}} {{c2::Control of spasticity}} {{c3::NSAID}} {{c4::Radiation}}

Tendon Transfer C5 {{c1::Brachioradialis to ECRB::2 muscles}} : wrist extension (improve lifting objects, feeding, gro...

{{c1::Muscle::m uscle/skin }} is more susceptible to pressure ischemia

{{c1::Charcot spine}} : Spinal trauma and analgesia below the level of injury causes joint destruction

age, previous VTE, cancer, and obesity.

{{c1::Glossopharyngeal breathing}} —stroking air into lungs w/ lips, soft palate, mouth, tongue, pharynx, and larynx, fo...

There is a {{c1::lower::higher/lower}} incidence of medical complications in patients with NT - SCI

carpal tunnel syndrome ( CTS ) pt's with {{c1::paraplegia::para/tetra}} are more affected

hyper-extension {{c1::C4–C5::2 vertebrae}} is the most commonly affected stable injury: {{c2::anterior longitudinal ...

HO triple phase bone scan HO can be seen within the first {{c1::2}} to {{c1::4}} weeks after injury in Phase I (blood-fl...

Autonomic dysreflexia MOA {{c2::noxious stimuli}} cuases local relfex response 2/2 {{c2::hypersensitivity of receptors...

Post-traumatic syringomyelia Most common presenting Phys-ex sign is {{c1:: ascending loss of DTRs}} Other exam findi...

Guidelines for management of SCI neuropathic pain include the {{c1::CanPain}} SCI Clinical Practice Guidelines

SMA syndrome Diagnosis: {{c1:: Upper gastrointestinal ( UGI ) series::text book answer }}

HO Differential Diagnosis {{c1::DVT}} {{c2::tumor}} {{c3::septic joint}} {{c4::hematoma}} {{c5::cellulitis}} {{c6::fra...

continuously for {{c3::2 hours }} or more "

SCI UTI complication — earliest change: ir regular, {{c1::thickened}} bladder wall and small diverticuli

SCI UDS {{c1::complete UMN uninhibited}} neurogenic bladder dysfunction

SCI may obtain reflexogenic erections Occur in {{c1::>90}} % of men with complete and incomplete UMN lesions; up to...

extramedullary lesions are {{c1::schwannomas/neurofibromas}} or {{c1::meningiomas}}

Rerouting of biceps brachii around {{c1::radial neck::anatomic loc}} : Corrects {{c2::supination}} contracture of fo...

Posttraumatic syringomyelia Indications for surgery include {{c1::progressive neurological decline}} or {{c2::severe int...

PE Gold standard dx : {{c1::Pulmonary arteriogram}}

PS GI innervations is via the {{c1::vagus nerve}} which innervates proximal to mid-transverse colon and the {{c1::pel...

Indications for mechanoprophylaxis (IVC filter) : {{c2::Failed anticoagulant*}} {{c3::+DVT & Contraindication to chemo-p...

SCI UDS {{c1::Detrusor/external urethral sphincter dyssynergia}} bladder dysfunction

SCD's are Contraindicated in patients with {{c1::arterial insufficiency}}

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{{c1::suicide}} is the leading cause of death in individuals with SCI in the youngest age groups

T5 through T12: Progressive loss of {{c1::abdominal m.}} function, impairing forceful expiration or cough

posterior columns {{c1::light touch}} and {{c1::vibration}} and {{c1::concious proprioception}} (Function)

Components of preoperative evaluation for tendon transfers: {{c1::Strength}} {{c1::Sensation}} {{c2::ROM}} {{c2::Spasti...

{{c1::Pneumobelt}} —helps with exhalation. Inflatable, compresses the abdominal wall, diaphragm rises, and active respir...