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Intro and Etiology
Sci relatively low______ 1,
Sci has a ____ cost disability 2,
Sci complete quad cost 3
18  cards
Classifications of SCI
Quadriplegia 1,
Paraplegia 2,
Paraplegia lesions 3
20  cards
Mechanisms of Injury
There are ___ mechanisms often in...,
Most often are indirect forces pr...,
Less often from ___ injury to the...
8  cards
Brown-Sequard Syndrome
Causes 1,
Usually only ____ lesions true he...,
Clinical features 3
11  cards
Anterior Cord Syndrome
Causes 1,
Also typical of compression of th...,
Loss of ___ function at and __ le...
7  cards
Posterior Cord Syndrome
Incidence 1,
Intact 2,
Lost 3
4  cards
Central Cord Syndrome
Most commonly occurs from _____ i...,
Spondylosis 2,
May also come on ____ with degene...
9  cards
Sacral Sparing
____ lesion in which some ____ lo...,
Clinical signs 2
2  cards
Cauda Equina Injuries
Injury at lower border of _ _ and...,
Lesions are frequently ____ becau...,
Peripheral nerve injuries lmn 3
6  cards
Neurological Recovery
Most recovery in in the first mon...,
Most frequently associated with _...,
Return of some function in _ inne...
7  cards
Clinical Picture, Deficits, Impaired Temp Con.
Spinal shock 1,
Characteristics of spinal shock 2,
Early resolution or end of __ __ ...
16  cards
Respiratory Impairment
Primary muscles of inspiration 1,
Diaphragm nerve 2,
Intercostals nerve 3
12  cards
Spasticity
Result from the release of intact...,
Characteristics of spasticity 2,
Factors that contribute to spasti...
18  cards
Bowl Dysfunction with SCI
Uti is the most __ medical compli...,
During spinal shock the bladder i...,
Spinal integration center for uri...
9  cards
Bowl Dysfunction After Spinal Shock has Resolved
Lesions above __ _ result in a __...,
Use of suppositories digital stim...,
Cauda equina lesions result in an...
5  cards
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual function and responses are 1,
Usually addressed by a ___ or ___...,
Male responses 3
11  cards
Pressure Sores
Common occurrence can lead to pro...,
Contributing factors to pressure ...,
Supine 3
8  cards
Autonomic Dysreflexia
What level does autonomic dysrefl...,
Most _____ during early rehab but...,
Cause or precipitating factors 3
6  cards
Postural Hypotension
Decrease _ when moving from _ to ...,
More common with __ and upper ___...,
Bp must no drop below 3
14  cards
Heterotopic Ossification
Bone forms in __ tissue below the...,
Typically occurs adjacent to ____...,
Etioloty is 3
6  cards
Contractures
Causes 1,
Most seen where 2,
Depending on early positioning shr 3
4  cards
Deep Vein Thrombus
Causes of dvt 1,
Prolonged pressure 2,
Immobility 3
7  cards
Pain
Traumatic 1,
Traumatic tx 2,
Chronic some pain is idiopathic a...
6  cards
Spinal Cord Dysesthesias
Spinal cord dysesthesias is also ...,
Painful sensations ___ the level ...,
Usually ____ 3
8  cards
Musculoskeletal Pain
__ level of ___ 1,
Frequently in __ joints which pla...,
Treatment prevention 3
3  cards
Osteoporosis and Renal Calculi
Post sci have loss of 1,
Results in large concentrations o...,
Highest incidence __ months slowl...
4  cards
Acute Management Fracture Stabilization
Cervical 1,
Tongs 2,
Halo with body jacket 3
8  cards
PT Assessment
Respiratory function 1,
Skin assessment 2,
Sensory assessment 3
7  cards
Respiratory Management
Deep breathing ______ ______ exer...,
Glossopharyngeal breathing 2,
Teach ________ techniques 3
4  cards
ROM & Positioning (in acute stage)
Paraplegia 1,
Quadriplegia 2,
Allow _____ of lower trunk to imp...
7  cards
Strengthening Exercises
Emphasize b ue exercise to help a...,
Mm to emphasize quadriplegia 2,
Mm to emphasize paraplegia 3
6  cards
Sub-acute rehab stage
More specific _____ or re _______ 1,
Pt assumes _______ for skin ___ e...,
Continuing activities 3
4  cards
Mat programs
Sequence as in __ gait in bars vs...,
Rolling supine to side supine to ...,
Prone on elbows 3
7  cards
Gait Training
Paras t10 l2 will need 1,
Monitor __ closely during the __ ...,
Gait training in the parallel bars 3
7  cards
Expected Functional Outcomes
C4 1,
C5 2,
C6 3
8  cards
Dermatomes
C4 1,
C5 2,
C6 3
12  cards
Key MM's for determining level of injury
C5 1,
C6 2,
C7 3
10  cards
Intro to MS
_______ disease typically marked ...,
Affects approximately _______ per...,
Worldwide approximately ____ mill...
13  cards
Classifications
Major types or classifications ar...,
Benign 2,
Malignant 3
7  cards
Onset/Diagnosis
More common in temperate climates...,
Onset 2,
Etiology 3
4  cards
Clinical Signs/ Symptoms and Treatment
Sensory deficits 1,
Treatment 2,
Proprioception and _____ sense __...
3  cards
Weakness:
Caused by damage to ____ cortex o...,
Varies from ____ paresis to total...,
Initial _____ is usually more pro...
9  cards
Spasticity:
Spasticity may be ____ or _____ 1,
Spasticity occurs in ____ of pts 2,
Pt s may have 3
5  cards
Fatigue:
Often reported by pt s as _____ _...,
Common fatigue patterns 2,
Treatment 3
4  cards
Cerebellar Deficits:
Intention tremors 1,
Postural tremors 2,
_____ activity is the ____ disabl...
9  cards
Visual deficits
Present in ____ of pt s 1,
Loss of vision or ______ visual a...,
Visual field defects normal 3
5  cards
Oral Motor deficits
Dysarthria 1,
Dysphagia 2,
Treatment 3
6  cards
Cognitive & Behavioral Deficits
Seen in ____ of pt s 1,
Mental _____ with progression of ...,
_______ ______ are common 3
6  cards
Patient/ Family Education
______ the course of the disease 1,
Stress importance of not _____ th...,
Factors that increase symptoms 3
7  cards

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