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LACUNAR SYNDROMES Pure motor hemiplegia –Weakness involving face, arm, and leg (no sensory deficits, aphasia, or parieta...
Rupture of aneurysm producing SAH (w/ or w/out ICH) Seizures: {{c3::4}}% at onset/25% overall Mortality: {{c2::25}}% d...
also see: cerebellar signs. CN lesions, dissociated sensory loss (involvement of the spinothalamic pathway with preserva...
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Use of ways to augment limited communication or alternate ways of commu...
{{c1::Constructional apraxia}} : the inability to copy accurately 3D drawings
Dysphagia Compensatory strategies : Head tilt: Uses gravity to guide bolus into {{c1::ipsilateral}} pharynx
If ACA occlusion is {{c1::proximal to the a. comm.::location}} it is usually well tolerated
AVMs are usually {{c1::low}} -pressure systems {{c1::occlusion}} is usualy present to cause hemorrhage
{{c1::Anomic}} aphasia: injury to the {{c2:: angular gyrus ( temporo-parietal injury)}}
SAH CT-head Positive scan in {{c1::90}}% when CT performed within 4 to 5 days (may be demonstrated for only 8–10 days)
{{c1::Motor re-learning program}} / Carr and Sheperd Approach ( Schultz-Krohn, 2013 ) Goal is for the patient to move f...
Arteriovenous Malformations/AVMs Patients are believed to have a {{c1::50}}% lifetime risk of hemorrhage from AVM Bleedi...
Dysphagia Compensatory strategies : {{c2::Supraglottic}} swallow : Concomitant {{c1::breath holding}} and swallowing c...
Medial Medullary syndrome prevalence {{c1::Rare}}
Dysphagia Compensatory strategies : Super supraglottic swallow : Adds {{c1::Valsalva}} maneuver to the Supraglotti...
Paraphasia : Incorrect substitution of words or parts of words. Literal or phonemic paraphasias: {{c1::Similar sounds (e...
CEA reduced risk of disabling strok e, as well as death for patients with stenosis exceeding 70% in the European Carot...
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lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy aka {{c4::meralgia paresthetica}} Etiology 1.) {{c1::compression}} 2.) medical cua...
Gastrocnemius & soleus : Nerve: {{c1::Tibial}} Roots: {{c2:: S1 , S2 ::2 }}
{{c1:: de myelination }} is an injury to sheath of the nerve (but the axon remains intact.) translates to slower signa...
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Chronology of Electrodiagnostic Findings Time : {{c1::0}} days Abnormality : Decreased {{c2::recruitment}} Decreased ...
Trapezius upper Nerve: {{c1::Spinal accessory}} Roots: {{c2::C3, C4::2}}
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NMJ disorders muscle biopsy MG {{c1::Simplification}} of the postjunctional membrane with loss of junctional folds an...
F-waves: {{c1::Not::are / are not}} sensitive / specific for a radiculopathy.
Common peroneal n. course curves laterally around the {{c1::neck}} of the {{c1::fibula}}, passing through
Somatosensory Evoked Potential study evaluates {{c1::time-locked}} responses of the nervous system to an {{c2::exte...
Abductor pollicis brevis Nerve: {{c2::Median nerve}} Roots: {{c1:: C8 , T1 ::2 }}
Decreased RI (Increased RF) : would be consistent with a {{c1::neuropathic process}}
Radial n. injury at spiral-groove clinical presentation weakness of {{c2:: elbow flexion ( BR ) }} , {{c2::supination}...
Musculocutaneous mono-neuropathy clinical pres. patient may complain of {{c1::elbow flexion}} weakness and abnormal ...
{{c1::LIGAMENT OF STRUTHER}} : 2 cm bone spur 3 to 6 cm proximal to the medial epicondyle. It is connected to the epic...
Radiculopathy SNAP: Normal if the lesion is located {{c1::proximal}} to the DRG CMAP: Normal or reduced amplitude CMAP...
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Evaluation of NMJ d/o involves typical NCS with EMG , as well as the addition of {{c1:: repetitive nerve stimulat...
{{c1::satellite potentitals}}: time-locked potentials that trail the MUAP . 2/2 early {{c2::re-inervation}} → very sl...
{{c1:: critical illness polyneuropathy ( CIP ) }} : degradation of neural tissue due to multiple medical complications ...
The Ulnar n. aka "1-1/2" Nerve 1-1/2 muscle of the forearm {{c1::1 Flexor carpi ulnaris}} {{c1::1/2 Flexor digitorum pro...
Comm. Peroneal n. injury Clinical presentation
{{c2::CRUTCH PALSY}} aka radial injury at the axilla can involve the {{c1::posterior cord}} of the brachial plexus ...
Median n. Course : runs medial to the {{c1::brachial a.}} in the distal upper arm continues down the humerus and runs ...
Myopathies Single-Fiber EMG (may demonstrate): {{c1::increased jitter}} {{c1::increased fiber density (FD)}} {{c1::incre...
{{c1::Arthrogryposis}}: a fixed deformity of the extremities due to {{c2::intrauterine hypomobility}}
2 main types of shoulder winging. EDx findings... Medial winging: EMG findings in {{c1::serratus anterior}} Lateral ...
{{c1::fasciculation}}: spontaneous discharges originating from the {{c2::motor neuron}} or its {{c2::axon}} prior ...
{{c1:: Peroneus longus & brevis ::2}} Nerve: {{c2::Superficial peroneal}} Roots: {{c3:: L5 , S1::2 }}
{{c4::Interference}} Patterns This is a qualitative or quantitative description of the sequential appearance of MUAPs. ...