Neuromuscular Conditions

Question 1

define cerebral palsy

Answer 1

motor disorder appearing before 3 years of age due to non-progressive damage to the brain occurring before growth of the CNS is complete

Question 2

presentation of cerebral palsy

Answer 2

increased tone (spasticity)
abnormal posture (scoliosis)
contracture of muscles and bone deformities

Question 3

what assessment can you use to detect the amount of support needed in cerebral palsy?

Answer 3

GMFCS

Question 4

management of cerebral palsy

Answer 4

proximal femoral resection

Question 5

define spina bifida

Answer 5

congenital disorder where two halves of the posterior vertebral arch fail to fuse

Question 6

mild form of spina bifida

Answer 6

occulta

Question 7

severe form of spina bifida

Answer 7

cystica where the contents of the vertebral canal herniate through the defect

Question 8

define polio

Answer 8

viral infection which affects motor anterior horn cells in the spinal cord and brain stem resulting in a lower motor neuron defect

Question 9

define HSMN

Answer 9

HMSN are characterised by atypical neural development and degradation of neural tissue.