Peripheral: Beyond (in this case, beyond the brain and the spinal cord.)Neuro-: Related to the nerves-pathy: Disease Peripheral neuropathy refers to the conditions that result when nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord from and to the rest of the body are damaged or diseased. The peripheral nerves make up…
What is Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy also called Erb’s Duchenne palsy is a paralysis of the arm (Upper Limb). This injury is caused mainly Due to injury to the upper group of the arm’s main nerves, Mainly the injury of the upper trunk C5–C6 nerves root. These Nerve roots form part of the brachial plexus,…
What is a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects the hand and wrist. It is caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through a narrow passageway called the carpal tunnel, which is located in the wrist. It is tingling numbness, weakness Of Palm Muscle, and…
What is a Parkinsonism? → Parkinsonism is a clinical syndrome characterized by tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability.→ Parkinsonism is any condition that causes a combination of the movement abnormalities seen in Parkinson’s disease — such as tremors, slow movement, impaired speech, or muscle stiffness — especially resulting from the loss of dopamine-containing nerve cells…
What is Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)? Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells in your peripheral nervous system. This leads to weakness, numbness, and tingling. It can eventually cause paralysis. The cause of this condition is unknown, but it’s typically triggered by an infectious illness,…
What is Cauda Equina Syndrome? Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when the nerve roots of the cauda equina are compressed and disrupt motor and sensory function in the lower extremities and bladder. Patients with this syndrome are often admitted to the hospital in a medical emergency. CES can lead to Bladder-Bowl incontinence and weakness or…
What is a Tibial Nerve Injury? Courses of Tibial nerve: BRANCHES: Mechanism of Injury: Risk Factors: Causes of Tibial Nerve Injury: Symptoms: Possible Complications: TESTS AND EXAMS: Treatments for Tibial nerve injury: Physiotherapy Treatments: Modalities: Prevention: Prognosis: FAQ
Introduction Anatomy Related to Ulnar Nerve Injury COURSE OF THE ULNAR NERVE GUYON’S CANAL: MECHANISMS OF Ulnar Nerve Injury: CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS in Ulnar Nerve Injury: Cubital tunnel syndrome: Guyon’s canal syndrome : SYMPTOMS OF Ulnar Nerve Injury/ PALSY/ COMPRESSION: CAUSES OF Ulnar Nerve Injury/ PALSY/COMPRESSION: Contributing factors to Ulnar Nerve Injury: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE in Ulnar…
RADIAL NERVE INJURY(PARALYSIS) Introduction of Radial Nerve Injury Anatomy Radial Nerve MOTOR BRANCHES OF THE RADIAL NERVE: Pathogenesis Causes Classification of Radial Nerve Palsy Symptoms of Radial Nerve Injury Treatment of Radial Nerve Injury Physiotherapy Treatment of Radial Nerve Injury POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION: Prevention FAQs
What is a Paraplegia? Definition of Paraplegia: Spinal paraplegia may be: Causes of Spinal Paraplegia: I- Focal causes: II. Systemic causes: III. Disseminated cause: Disseminated Sclerosis (D.S.) Signs & Symptoms of Paraplegia: Emergency signs and symptoms: Clinical Picture of Focal Paraplegia: A. At the level of the lesion: B. Below the level of the lesion:…
