Pediatrics: Neuromuscular Disorders Caused by an abnormality of any component of the lower motor neuron anterior horn cell peripheral nerve neuromuscular junction muscle Frequently associated with systemic effects, as some…
Pediatrics: Cerebral Palsy Definition – A group of disorders of the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations that are attributed to a nonprogressive disturbance that has occurred in…
Wheelchair MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS Typical Measurements Back height Self-propeller, good trunk control 2″ below inferior angle of scapula Self-propeller, poor trunk control 2″ below scapular spine Poor UEx strength, poor trunk…
Neurologic Examination 1. Mental status Orientation Time, person, and place Attention/concentration Serial 7s Spelling “world” backward Memory Remote and recent memory New learning ability with three objects Mood “How are…
Thoracic Orthopaedic Tests Palpation Anterior Aspect Sternum Descriptive Anatomy The sternum, which lies at the anterior part of the chest wall, consists of three parts: the manubrium, body, and xiphoid…
Cerebellar Function Tests Cerebellar dysfunction is an interruption of the integration of afferent sensory feedback and efferent motor output. Loss of joint position sense can produce some uncoordination, which can…
Sacroiliac Orthopaedic Tests Palpation Posterior Superior Iliac Spine and Iliac Crest Descriptive Anatomy The iliac crest and posterior superior iliac spine are important bony landmarks used to assess postural deviations…
Cervical Orthopaedic Tests Cervical Palpation Anterior Aspect Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Descriptive Anatomy The sternocleidomastoid muscle extends from the mastoid process of the temporal bone down to the clavicle and sternum (Fig….
Wrist Orthopaedic Tests Wrist Palpation Anterior Aspect Flexor Tendons Descriptive Anatomy Six wrist and digit flexor tendons cross the wrist (Fig. 7-1): Flexor carpi ulnaris Palmaris longus Flexor digitorum profundus…
