lumbosacral plexopathy
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Lumbosacral plexopathy

ByPoojasingh

Introduction Causes of Lumbosacral plexopathy Lumbar Plexus: Epidemiology Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of LS plexopathy differs based on the etiology: History & Physical examination Imaging Evaluation Electrodiagnostic Studies Laboratory Investigations Other Investigations Treatment of Lumbosacral plexopathy Rehabilitation Program Differential Diagnosis Prognosis Complications Deterrence & Patient EducationThe patient should be educated about the nature of the disease…

microencephaly
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Microcephaly

ByPoojasingh

What is a Microcephaly? Microcephaly (from New Latin microcephalia, from Ancient Greek “small” & is a medical condition involving a smaller-than-normal head. Microcephaly might be present at birth or it may develop in the first few years of life. Since brain growth is correlated with head growth, people with this disorder often have an intellectual…

Encephalitis
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Encephalitis

ByPoojasingh

What is encephalitis? Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis frequently causes only mild flu-like signs &symptoms and no symptoms at all. Sometimes the flu-like symptoms are many severe. Encephalitis frequently causes only mild flu-like signs & symptoms such as a fever or headache —or no symptoms at all. Sometimes the flu-like symptoms are very…

Meningitis
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Meningitis

ByPoojasingh

What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the fluid and three MENINGES surrounding your brain &spinal cord. The most common causes of meningitis are viral & bacterial infections. Other causes may include: cancer fungi drug-induced reactions Some viral and bacterial meningitis are contagious. They can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or close contact. What…

Peripheral nerve injury
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Peripheral nerve injury

ByDr.DharaPatel

The peripheral nervous system is a network of 43 pairs of motor & sensory nerves that connect the brain & spinal cord (the central nervous system) to the entire human body. These nerves control the functions of sensation, motion, and motor coordination. They are more fragile and can be damaged easily. When one of these…

pinched nerve in the neck
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A Pinched Nerve in the Neck

ByDr. Rashmi Parmar

Introduction A pinched nerve in the neck also known as Cervical radiculopathy results in radiating pain, weakness, and/or numbness caused by compression of any of the nerve roots in your neck. Most cases of a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) go away with nonsurgical treatment. What is a pinched nerve in the neck?…

Developmental Coordination Disorder
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Developmental Coordination Disorder

ByDr. Avni Serasiya

What is developmental coordination disorder? What are the symptoms of developmental coordination disorder? Gross motor control Key problems include: Associated disorders and secondary consequences: What causes developmental coordination disorder? These include: How developmental coordination disorder is diagnosed? Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians(What You Need to Know): What do developmental-behavioral pediatricians do? Here are certain the things certain developmental-behavioral…

Klumpke’s palsy
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Klumpke’sPalsy

ByDr.DharaPatel

What is Klumpke’s Palsy? Klumpke’s palsy, named after Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke, is neuropathy that involves the lower part of the brachial plexus.Usually, the 8th cervical and 1st thoracic nerves are commonly injured either before or after they have joined to form the lower trunk. This injury leads to a stretching (neuropraxia,), tearing (called “avulsion” when the…

Decerebrate Versus Decorticate Postures
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Decerebrate Versus Decorticate Postures

ByNitesh Dhameliya

The damage caused within the brain appears in the forms of either of two postures; decerebrate or decorticate posture. Nevertheless, both of these postures are forms of brain damage, yet there are multiple distinctions in their characteristics as well as consequences that distinguish these two postures from each other. Moreover, the symptoms may also vary…

Pseudobulbar Palsy
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Pseudobulbar Palsy : Cause, Symptoms, Physiotherapy Treatment

ByNitesh Patel - Physiotherapist

What is Pseudobulbar Palsy? Pseudobulbar palsy is a form of upper motor neuron disease in which bulbar innervated muscles are affected. This palsy is caused by bilateral supranuclear lesions involving the corticobulbar pathways. Most common types of bulbar palsy are progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) and pseudobulbar palsy. Most common symptoms are dysphagia, nasal regurgitation, choking,…