Peripheral Nerves Flashcards

1
Q

Interstitial Neuritis (nerve inflammation) affects the nerve’s ________.

A

STROMA

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2
Q

Parenchymatous Neuritis (nerve inflammation) affects the nerve’s ________.

A

AXONS

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3
Q

Neuritis is very PAINFUL and on-site tech are contraindicated while _________ inflamed.

A

ACUTELY

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4
Q

Name the 5 conditions required for successful nerve regeneration?

A
  1. CELL BODY HEALTHY, INTACT
  2. ADEQUATE BLOOD SUPPLY
  3. ADEQUATE SCHWANN CELL SUPPLY
  4. ABSENCE OF INFECTION
  5. ENDONEURIAL SHEATH INTACH (tubes)
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5
Q

Gap repair occurs ____ to ____ days post injury.

A

10 to 12 DAYS

then 1-2 mm per day

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6
Q

How long before transmission of repairing nerve is detectable distal to injury site?

A

4 - 6 WEEKS

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7
Q

What can be used to locate the regeneration frontier?

A

TINELS SIGN

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8
Q

Can proprioception be affected by nerve damage?

A

YES

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