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Axonotmetic
Demyelination
Neurapraxic
Neurotmetic |
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Axonotmetic - middle severity. preservation of the myelin sheath, but disruption of the neuronal axon
Demyelination - loss of the ability to conduct and action potential due to the lack of myelin on an axon
Neurapraxic - compression, least severe, everything is entact
Neurotmetic - most severe, severed
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| where doe the superior and inferior gluteal arteries originate from? |
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| the internal iliac artery |
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where do the inferior and super medial and later glenicular arteries come from?
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| suggested method to inhibit initial gout flares seen with XO inhibitors? |
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| prophylactic treatment with NSAIDs and colchcine for up to 6 months before |
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attachment of polyethylene glycol polymer chains to another molecule, which reduces renal clearance thereby increasing the duration of action. The process also can decrease the immunogenicity of the foreign uricase protein. |
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| gout drugs risking stevens johnson syndrome? |
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| probenecid, sulphinpyrazone, XO inhibitors |
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a connective tissue disease with increases collagen deposits in organ with fibrosis of the skin and visceral organs, accompanied by relative specific ANA and microvascular disturbances |
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thumb to index pinch is weak and therefore thumb flexes because thumb flexors needed to provide strength
Inability to cross fingers
Atrophy of 1st dorsal interosseus
Hypothenar atrophy
Finger abd /adduction lost |
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| where is Lisfranc's joint? |
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| at the head of the 2nd metatarsal |
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| indications and contraindications of ultrasound. |
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•Indications
–Soft tissue injuries, contractures, chronic scar tissue, pain, muscle spasm
•Contraindications
–Do not use over eyes, heart, pregnant uterus, pacemaker, testes, spinal cord, epiphyses in children, metal implants and malignant tissue |
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| visceral pain is ___ pain and is very ___ sensitive |
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| what does the lateral corticospinal tract do? |
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| it crosses over to contralateral side and controls motor activity |
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| why might sprains be associated with poorer prognoses than fractures? |
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| continued abuse during healing |
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the anterior medial band is taught in flex
the posterior lateral band is taught in ext
it is never truly isometric |
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| the popliteus active contracts |
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| positioning of hip with transient synovitis? |
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•hip held in flexion with slight abduction and external rotation |
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