Flashcards in Module 10 Deck (48)
Loading flashcards...
0
What is the definition of a spinal cord injury?
Usually begins with a sudden traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae and destroys axons
1
What is the mean age of onset of SCIs?
33
2
What is the gender influence of SCIs?
Males 4:1
3
What is the prevalence of SCIs?
270,000
4
What is the incidence rate of SCIs?
12,000
5
What is the percent of SCIs due to MVA?
39.2%
6
What is the percent of SCIs due to falls?
28.3%
7
What is the percent of SCIs due to violence?
14.6%
8
What is the percent of SCIs due to sports?
8.2%
9
What is the percent of SCIs due to other/unknown causes?
9.7%
10
What a the diagnostic procedures for SCIs?
X-ray
Computerized tomography (CT)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
11
What's the treatment of SCIs?
Stabilization- preventing further injury
Fixation- fuse, rods, halo, replace bone, collars, LSOs
Rehabilitation- upright tolerance, bed mobility, other basics
Functional recovery-house
Community re-entry
12
What level of the vertebrae is required for independence?
C7
13
At what level of injury in the vertebrae is there problems breathing and need a ventilator?
C4 and up
14
What is associated with C5 in the neurological classification of SCI?
Elbow flexors
15
What is associated with C6 of the neurological classification of SCIs?
Wrist extensors
16
What is associated with C7 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Elbow extensors
17
What is associated with C8 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Finger flexors
18
What is associated with T1 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Finger abductors
19
What is associated with L2 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Hip flexors
20
What is associated with L3 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Knee extensors
21
What is associated with L4 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Ankle dorsiflexors
22
What is associated with L5 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Long toe extensors
23
What is associated with S1 in the neurological classification of SCIs?
Ankle plantar flexors
24
What does ASIA stand for?
American spinal injury association
25
What is the classification of ASIA A?
Complete- no sensory or motor function preserved in sacral segments S4-S5
26
What is the classification of ASIA B?
Incomplete- sensory but not motor function preserved below neurological level and includes sacral segments S4-S5
27
What is the classification of ASIA C?
Motor function is preserved below neurological level, and more than half of key muscles below neurological level have a muscle grade less than three
28
What is the classification of ASIA D?
Incomplete- motor function is preserved below neurological level, and at least half of key muscles below neurological levels have a muscle grade greater than or equal to 3
29
