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Neuro-AnatomyNeuron:
• Is the specialized cell of the nervous system that capable of electrical exciation (actionpotential) along their axons
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• Peripheral nerve has a mixture of neurons:1]. Motor2]. Sensory3]. Reflex4]. Sympathetic5]. Parasympathetic
• Types of fibers: A (α, β, γ, δ), B, C
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• Motor unit is the unit responsible for motion and formed of the group of ms fibers andneuromuscular junction and feeding neuron
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Smooth ms fibers2-
Cardiac ms fibers3-
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Type I: slow twitching, slow fatiguability, posture TypeII: fast twitiching, fast fatigue
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Abnormal contraction of a ms in response to stretch. Growth of ms isimpaired
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Muscle injuries:1]. Muscle Strain:
• Occurs at Musculo-tendinous junction of the ms that cross 2 joint (e.g. gastroc,hamstring)
• First there is inflammation then ends by fibrosis2]. Muscle tears:
• Occurs at the Musculo-tendinous junction• During the higher eccentric contractions & Heal by dense scarring
3]. Muscle soreness: During the higher eccentric contractions4]. Muscle denervation: Causes atrophy and sensitivity to acetyl-choline and fibrillation in
2wkTendons
• COMPOSED OF:
1]. Collagen I ......................................... 80%2]. Fibroblasts synthesis tropocollagens micro-fibrils sub-fibril fibril fascicle3]. Loose areolar CT .......................... Endotenon epitenon paratenon
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Collagen tends to arrange along stress lines; so immobilization causes weak healingLigaments
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Tendon Transfers
Definition
• A tendon transfer is a procedure in which the tendon of insertion or of origin of the functioningmuscle is mobilized, detached or divided and reinserted into a bony part or onto another tendon,
to supplement or substitute for the action of the recipient tendon, in order to correct muscleimbalance and keep the corrected position rather than to correct a deformity
Indications
1]. Irreparable nerve damage2]. Loss of function of a musculotendinous unit due to trauma or disease3]. In some nonprogressive or slowly progressive neurological disorders
Contraindications
1]. Unstable joint2]. Stiff joint3].
Fixed deformity4]. Advanced arthritis5]. If affection of all muscles at the same degree6]. If no suitable tendon or muscle is available for transfer
Principles
Preoperative1]. Age:• It is better to delay operations >5y so you can get cooperation in physiotherapy:
o If the patient is skeletally immature do tendon transfers (TT)o If the patient is skeletally mature do fusion + removal of appropriate wege ± TTo
If the patient is has talipes valgus add stabilizing bony op. e.g. Grice Green or Evans2]. Timing: • Early tendon transfers – within 12 weeks of injury: If no chance of functional recovery, transfers
should be performed ASAP• Late tendon transfers -- If reasonable return of function not present for 3m after the expected• Following nerve injury repair, the date of expected recovery can be calculated by measuring the
distance between the injury to the most proximal muscle supplied, assuming a rate ofregeneration of 1mm/day
3]. Planning• Make a list of deficient functions• Make a list of available donor muscles•
Availability of tendon for transfer:o If many tendons are available do tendon transfers for all deficient muscleso If 2 tendons are available do TT for the most crucial functional muscleo If one agonist tendon is available do TT to the middle line e.g. Tohen transfero If one antagonist tendon do split TT & suture under equal tension
Operative
Joint:1]. Should be stable2]. Should be a freely mobile joint (free ROM)3]. Should not have fixed deformity4]. Should not have advanced arthritis
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Muscles:1]. Adequate donor muscle Strength (G IV, V)2]. Adequate recipient muscle Excursion:
o Wrist flexors ........................................... 33cmo Finger extensor ..................................... 50cmo Finger flexor ........................................... 70cm
3]. Adequate neurologic & blood supply
4].
Agonists better than antagonists5]. Synergestic better than non synergestic6]. Start Proximal then distal
Tendon1]. Should be of an adequate Length 2]. Should pass in a Straight line3]. Should pass through a Gliding Medium (the best is fat or superficial fascia)4]. Should be sutured under Moderate Tension 5]. Should be Covered6]. Better to suture tendon To Bone (pull-out technique)
Techniques1]. Multiple short transverse incisions rather than long longitudinal incisions2]. Careful tendon handling3]. Joining the tendons
o End to end anastomoseso End to side anastomoseso Side to side anastomoseso Tendon weave procedures can all be used
4]. Achieving proper tension - No general rule, but reasonable to place limb in the position ofmaximal function of the tendon transfer and suture without tension
Postoperative:1]. Protect the transferred tendon to avoid stretching2]. Physiotherapy & training
Famous Transfers• Pronator teres to ECR• FCU to EDL• Palmaris longus to EPL (or split FCU)• ECRL to sublimis or profundus
•
Tibialis anterior & Peroneus brevis are preferred in the transfer as Tibialis posterior & Peroneuslongus are important for foot arch Skeletally immature with Varus (alone or with otherdeformities)
• In Drop foot (NO deformity) + skeletally immature Tibialis posterior is the ONLY tendonavailable for transfer
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Cerebral Palsy
Definition • Disorder of movement and posturing• Caused by static non progressive brain UMNL lesion• Acquired during the stage of rapid brain development (perinatal)
Classification1-
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Clinical FeatureHistory• Abnormal birth history & Prematurity• Neonatal nursery• Delayed Developmental milestones (brackets are 95th percentile)
o Head control .................................. 3 mo ........................ (6 mo)o Sitting independently ................. 6 mo ........................ (9 mo)o
Crawling ........................................... 8 mo ........................ (never)o Pulling to stand .............................. 9 mo ........................ (12 mo)o Walking ............................................. 12 mo ....................... (18 mo)
Examination• General:
1.
Mentality 3- Speech 2.
hearing 4- Vision • Gait:
1-
Trunk leans forward,
SCISSORING, STIFF-LEGGED, TIP-TOE GAIT, CROUCHED
2-
Stride length, Narrow walking base3-
Lordosis . Co-ordination in turning.
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Kneeling eliminates contracture effect
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• Upper limbs1-
Shoulder adduction internal rotation2-
Elbow flexion3-
Forearm pronation4-
Wrist & finger flexion5-
Thumb in palmo Hand placement. Ask patient to place hand on knee and then head.o Stereognosis. Test ability to recognise shape in palm
•
Spineo Scoliosis usually present at age 5. Reaches 50º. by age 15o Treated initially with chair that fits the curve.o Braces of little benefit. Only 15% respond.o If curve reaches 60º segmental fusion indicated.o Indications for Surgery = curves > 50º. or progression > 10º.o Scoliosis curves are divided into Group 1 (ambulators) or 2 (non-ambulators):
Group 1 Double small curves- thoracic & lumbar Posterior fusion Luque rods & sublaminar wiresGroup 2
large thoracolumbar or lumbar curve pelvic
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Aphorisms.
• A little equinus better than calcaneus.• A little valgus better than varus.• A little varus better than a lot of valgus.• A little knee flexion better than recurvatum.
Treatment
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Priorities
Patient priorities are1]. Communication2]. Activities of daily living3]. Mobility & Walking
Objectives
1].
Maintain straight spine and level pelvis2]. Maintain located, mobile, painless hips3]. Maintain mobile knees for sitting and bracing for transfer4]. Maintain plantigrade feet5]. Provide maximal functional positions for sitting, feeding, and hygiene6]. Provide appropriate adaptive equipment, incl. Wheelchairs7]. Avoid hip dislocation.
o Painfulo Make nursing difficulto pelvic obliquity & scoliosis difficult wheelchair ambulationo quality of life.
8]. Strategyo 0-3 y .................................... physiotherapyo 4-6 y .................................... surgeryo 7-18 y .................................. schooling and psychosocial developmento 18 yrs + ............................... work, residence and marriage.
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CAST CORRECTION
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: selective neurectomy is done using certain chemical substances: aa.. ALCOHOL 45% gives improvement for 6 wks bb.. PHENOL 5% 2ml gives permanent effect
cc.. BOTULINUM TOXIN gives 6m improvement (Θ acetyle choline) dd.. BACLOFEN intrathecal implanted pump (GABA agonist Θ excitatory
transmitters)
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Knee Recurvatum:
• Recurvatum may be:1]. 1ry: quadriceps spasticity or quadriceps spasticity > hamstrings & gastroc spasticity2]. 2ry to Egger’s or Equinus (to detect equinus causation apply POP in dorsiflexion
and see if the recurvatum is corrected or not)• Treatment:
1-
Sage proximal rectus femoris Z plasty lengthening2-
Equinus TAL3-
Neurectomy of femoral nerve4-
Irwin femoral flexion osteotomy
Genu valgum:
• Usually ð:1-
hip adduction and coupled é Flexion IR2-
Tight ITB• Treatment:
1-
Correct the hip via Adductor and iliopsoas release2-
Yount ITB resection3-
Supracondylar varus osteotomy
V Patella alta:
• ð quad spasm or long knee FFD• ttt as in prolonged knee FFD
V Patellar subluxation and dislocation:
1]. In valgus knee2]. Flexion adduction and IR of the hip Q angle
• Treatment: ttt the cause + Insall release of Fulkerson osteotomy
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CC.. A Annkkllee ddeef f oorrmmiittiieess:: • Any calcaneus must have cavus as the pt can not walk on the heal only• Calcaneocavus = calcaneus started 1st. Pes cavus means that the cavus started 1st.• In skeletally immature; stabilizing operations are done only in valgus. In varus soft tissue op.• When tendon transfer is considered if there is only one tendon then transfer it to the mid foot.
If many tendons then transfer one to the affected side.Equinus:
Pathology (5types according to Triceps surae vs Dorsiflexors):
1-
Spastic vs spastic2-
Spastic vs normal3-
Spastic vs flaccid4-
Normal vs flaccid5-
Flaccid vs flaccidThe exact offending ms (gastroc or soleus) can be done by
Silfverskiöld Test
The muscle nature must be determined - spastic or contractured - by procain injectionNon Operative Ttt in the form of manual stretching, bracing, casting Operative Ttt: if failed non operative ttt:
1-
Neurectomy: for spastic equinus (not contractures) & for clonus é WB cut it from
origin or at insertion2-
Triceps surae release:a
Silfverskiöld
Gastroc recession (spasm): distal recession of gastroc originb
Gastroc slide (contracture): lengthening of gastroc tendonc TAL (this is for gastroc and soleus after Silfverskiöld testing):
Strayer transverse release Vulpius V-shaped release Baker tongue shaped release Semi open (lateral distal release if equinovalgus) Percutaneus (medial distal release if equinovarus)
3-
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Heel cord advancement:
•
In spastic vs spastic dorsiflexors replacing TA more ant in front of FHL
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Due to: TP spasm TA or Tendoachillis tightness & evertor
weakness may assist
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:
1-
TP Lengthening (MAJESTRO)
2-
TP Rerouting in front of med malleolus (B
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3-
TP transfer via Interosseous membrane to dorsum of Foot (BISLA)
4-
TP split transfer to the proneus Brevis(K
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)
5-
TA split transfer to the cuboid (HOFFER)
6-
FDL & FHL transfer to Dorsum(O
NO
)
7-
TA & EHL transfer to the mid dorsum or lateral Dorsum (TOHEN)
SSKKEELLEET T A ALLLL Y Y MM A AT T UURREE::
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+ tendon transfer
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Claw toes:
o Neurectomy of the motor br of the lateral pantar nerveo Release of the insertion of the FDB
V Metatarsus adductus
o Resection of the abductor hallucis & its tendon
Four Stages of Winter: Treatment
Stage I
Weak TA No tightness of triceps surae . AFO.Stage II Above + tight triceps surae + TP TA lengthening + split TP transfer.
Stage III Above + quad & hams spasticity. + hams lengthening + rectus transferStage IV Above + hip flexor & add spasticity + psoas + adductor release.
DD.. UUppppeerr LLiimmbb ddeef f oorrmmiitt y y ::
I. Shoulder adduction internal rotation
1-
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release: subscap, pec major, coracobrachialis, short head biceps, coraco-humeral lig.
2-
L’EPISCOPO ZACHARY
: Sever’s + Teres & latissimus transfer to post-lat aspect of prox
humerus3-
ROTATIONAL HUMERAL OSTEOTOMY
II.
Elbow flexion
1.
Flexor tenotomy2.
Biceps transfer to triceps
III.
Forearm pronation
1.
Pronator tenotomy2.
FCU to ECR
Gershwind & Tonkin Classification TREATMENT
Group 1 Active supination beyond neutral No surgery
Group 2
Active supination to neutral or less Pron quad release ± flexor aponeurotic releaseGroup 3 No active sup, loose passive sup Pronator teres transferGroup 4 No active sup, tight passive sup Pron quad release ± flexor aponeurotic release
IV.
Wrist & finger flexion
1.
Arthrodesis wrist2.
Release common flexor origin3.
FDP high cut & FDS low cut; then suture the tendons together
V.
Thumb in palm
1.
Cut pollicis (adductor, flexor, opponense) & 1st interossei2.
Tendon transfer to restore the thumb abduction: Pronator teres transfer
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or FDS to FDP.
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Poliomyelitis• It is a neuromuscular disorder 2ry to viral infection é subsequent development of deformities
Epidemiology• It is considered to be eradicated from all the developed countries• Our county is declared to be eradicated from endemic polio especially after free vaccination
programs (S
ABIN live attenuated vaccine oral drops,S
ALK IM killed vaccine) Ætiology :
• Organism:o Polio virus: small RNA virus (3 types;
B
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,L
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o The virus enters the body via feco-oral routeo 10 Incubation period during which the virus reaches the peripheral circulationo Viraemia then occurs till the virus reaches the CNS
Pathogenesis:
• Subclinical infection: no manifestation even of viraemia (local immunity)
• Minor illness
•
Abortive infection: no paralysis • Major illness
Pathology :
• CNS: (AHC, Dorsal root ganglia, Internuclear cells)• Affect the AHC:
1-
Irritative: temporary paralysis2-
Reversible toxic changes: cloudy swelling and chromatolysis reversible paralysiséin 2y
3-
Irreversible damage• Motor cranial nerve nuclei (bulbar palsy)• Brain stem and cerebellar nuclei may lead to sympathetic and extrapyramidal manif•
Meningitis• Dorsal root ganglia & internuclear cells pain & spasm of ms continuous contraction that
may end with a contracture as well• Peripheral nerves: Axonal degeneration and replacement by fibrofatty tissue• Muscle
1]. Fibrofatty degeneration and atrophy2]. Fibrosis and shortening
• Bone:1]. Disuse atrophy ð ms stresses2]. Short limbs
• Joints: Unbalanced and instability
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Polio In The Upper Limb
1- Shoulder: Deltoid, subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and serratus paralysis • Skeletally immature
(SAHA TENDON TRANSFERS)
1]. Deltoid ...................................................................... trapezius to humerus transfer 2]. Subscapularis .......................................................... superior 2 digits of serratus to subscap transfer 3]. Suraspinatus .......................................................... levator scapulae or sterno-mastoid transfer 4]. Infraspinatus .......................................................... latissimus or teres transfer
5].
Serratus .................................................................... pec minor transfer •
Skeletally mature:1]. Shoulder fusion .................................................... 45º abd, 30º IR, 15º flexion (hand to face)
2-
Elbow
:
• Flexor paralysis:MUST HAVE GOOD HAND FUNCTION)
1]. BROOKS-SEDDON
................................................ all pec major to biceps 2].
CLARK’S
.................................................................... sternal pec major to biceps 3].
HOVNAN
................................................................. Latissimus origin to biceps 4]. Pec mior to biceps 5]. Sterno-mastoid to biceps (fascial graft to give more length webbing of neck) 6]. Triceps to biceps 7].
STEINDLER FLEXORPLASTY
................................ advancement of the common flexor origin to lower humerus; before opassess flexors, doing elbow flexion 90º hand clench test, if he can not do, cancel the operation
8]. BUNNEL
modification ......................................... augment the transfer by fascia and attach it to the lat border ofhumerus for better pronation
9]. MAYER-GREEN
...................................................... flexor palsty to the anterior aspect of humerus (better pronation) • Extensor paralysis:
1]. Latissimus transfer 2]. Brachio-radialis transfer
3-
Forearm
1]. Pronation deformity (supinator weak): 2]. Pronator teres + FCR ........................................... around ulna to radius 3]. Supination deformity (pronation paralysis)
4].
Z
ANCOLLI ................................................................. biceps rerouting around radial neck
4-
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:
1]. Extensor paralysis ................................................ Pronator to ECR 2]. Flex paralysis (wrist & hand) ............................ ECRL to sublimis 3]. Wrist Drop: ............................................................. wrist fusion
5-
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:
1]. Flexor paralysis ....................................................... ECRL to sublimis or profundus 2]. Extensor paralysis ................................................ FCU to EDL + palmaris longus to EPL (or split FCU)
6-
Thumb
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Ætiology:
1-
Open Plexus injury: sharp knif & glass (usually associated é vascular and visceral injuries)2-
Closed Brachial plexus injury:1-
Obstetric birth plasy: High birth wt > 4 kg Shoulder dystocia Breach
2-
Traumatic: Traction injury: mostly due to motor cycle accidents & sport injury ð sudden fall on tip of
the shoulder sudden traction injury Compression by:
(1)
Direct blunt trauma to the side of the neck(2)
Fractures: transverse process, rib, clavicale, scapula(3)
Dislocations: shoulder, AC, Sternoclavicular3-
Inflammatory: Radiation plexopathy: pain after radiation DXT4-
Tumors: Neural: neurolemmoma, plexiform neurofibromatosis Non neural: Pancoast tumor
5-
Compression neuropathy: Thoracic outlet syndrome: thoracic rib,…
6-
Vascular ischemia7-
Iatrogenic: ð mal position of a patient on the operative table (usually neuropraxia)
Pathology:
1]. Preganglionic injury:o Avulsions form the spinal cord herniation of the durao Injury proximal to the DRG i.e. intact axons the DRG cells does not degenerate but there is
loss of sensationo Back muscles are denervatedo Usually + phrenic + long thoracic + dorsal thoracic + Hornero All nerves that emerges from the roots are injured
2]. Postganglionic:o Ruptures distal to the DRG they degenerate + loss of sensationo Back muscles only are intacto No herniation of dura
3]. Trunkso Intact nerves: long thoracic and pectoral nerveso Suprascapular nerve is affectedo
Upper trunk (deltoid & biceps)o Middle trunk (radial n)o Lower trunk (ulnar + median)
4]. Cordso All the 3 nerves are intacto Medial (UMMMM)o Lateral (LLM)o Posterior (ULNAR)
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Microscopically:
SEDDON’S CLASSIFICATION
:1]. Neuroparaxia (conduction block that recover = 1 Sunderland)2]. Axonotemesis (cutting of axons but intact peri and epineurium = 2.3)3]. Neurotemesis (all are cut = 4,5)
S
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1]. Type 1 : neuraparaxia2]. Type 2 : axonotemesis with intact endoneurium3]. Type 3 : severe axontemesis with only intact peri & epineurium4]. Type 4 : neurotemesis é only intact epineurium5]. Type 5 : neurotemesis is complete with fibrosis
1-N
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:
1]. Physiological Conduction block2]. No degeneration reaction occur3]. Due to myelin disintegration
4].
Regeneration of myelin occur with schwann cells with regain of the full function
2-
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• Proximal to axonotemesis or neurotemesis1]. Perikaryon: swell then retract, nucleus becomes more peripheral, chromatolysis (Niessers
granules desintigrate)2]. Adjacent cells show similar changes3]. Retrograde degeneration of the axon till the next
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• Distal to the cut:1]. Axon maintain activity for 4 days then degeneration starts
2].
Axonal Degenration and disintegration down till the end of the nerve fiber3]. Myelin disintegrate4]. Schwann cells and macrophages clean the debris5]. Schwann cells multiply and form Bunger tubes for future axon sprouts to come in6]. Muscle atrophy, fasciculations, polyphasia
• Regeneration:1]. 30-40 days latency occurs till the beginning of the regeneration2]. Axon sprouts starts to bridge the gap till it finds the way in the distal end3]. Axons travel 1mm/d till reach the distal organ
4]. MUSCLE
: № of motor end plate, sensitivity, then starts to respond & fasciculation
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Clinically:
1-
Motor: Flaccid paralysis or weakness (LMNL):1-
ERB’S DUCHENNE:
Upper roots C5,6 (30%) + C7 (50%) : Arm adducted, elbow flexed, forearm pronated, fingers flexed (C7) Winging of scapula + lost protraction = preganglionic injury
2-
DEJERINE KLUMPKE PALSY:
Lower roots (C8,T1) avulsion + upper roots rupture (20%) Complete flail paralysis Phrenic
3-
C
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2-
Sensory:o Diminished spinothalamic sensations:
Pain, Temp, Crude toucho Diminished Lemniscal sensation:
Fine touch (tactile discrimination, 2 point discrimination, moving discrimination,depth discrimination, streognosis)
Proprioception: sense of position, sense of movement Sense of vibration
3-
Autonomic: Vasomotor: VD followed by VC Sodomotor: anhydorsis (in complete) hypohydrosis (in incomplete) using the
Guttman quinizarine test + coffee and aspirin powder turns purple Atrophy
4-
Reflexes: Lost deep and superficial reflexes5-
Causalgia: pain due to injury of a sensory nerve (e.g. median)
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Treatment
Non operative:
• Literature indicates that the spontaneous recovery is the rule in 80%• Usually if closed injury é early biceps twitches• Physiotherapy is mandatory to maintain normal ROM
• Ms⊕ is important to keep active msOperative:
1-
I
NDICATIONS
A
ND
T
IMING
:
1]. If the point of 3mo passed without evidence of biceps regeneration2]. Reconstructive surgery for late sequelae
2-
F
INDINGS
:
1]. Root avulsion2]. Continuous root and trunk (traction injury)3]. Neuroma formation
3-
T
ECHNIQUE
:
1]. Neurolysis if the lesion is in continuity
2]. Direct repair (not in root avulsions; but in peripheral nerves):
o Timing:
Acute repair if clean cut and every thing is ready 2 weaks: is the rule for the oedema to subside & the soma is fully active Delayed if (6wk) if contaminated or é vascular and tendon injury to avoid fibrosis
o Methods:a. Perineuralb. Fascicularc. Group Fasciculard. Perineural and fascicular
o Avoid: Gaps
Infection Tension:
(1)
5 cm: nerve grafting:o Fibrin & plasma glue: may be used to operative time and the use of suture fibrosiso Postoperative:
Immobilization: 2-6 wk Physiotherapy
3]. Nerve Grafting
o Nerves to be used: sural, medial cut n of fore arm, superficial radial
o Technique:a. Interfascicular
b. Inlay: in neuromac. Cable graftingd. Pedical rotational intergrafting (bet ulnar and median)
4]. Homografts are immunogenic
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5]. Neurotization: two types:1]. Internal Plexo-Plexus:
C7 to upper trunk C3,4 to upper trunk
2]. External: (to upper trunk, musculocutaneous, axillary, suprascapular, radial, median) Pectoral nerves Intercostal n Spinal accessory Long thoracic, thoraco-dorsal, subscapular
6]. Late Reconstructive surgery to shoulder:1].
FAIRBANK
release of the subscapularis + pec major + ant capsule2].
S
EVER
’
S
release of the subscapularis + Pec major lengthening3].
L’EPISCOPO
: transfer of Latissimus & teres major to the back of the humerus ER (ZACHARY
,T
ACHIDJIAN
modifications)4].
H
OFFER
transfer of latissimus and teres into the rotator cuff ER + abduction5].
O
BER
long head triceps + short head biceps transfer to acromion6].
GILBERT & MAYER
trapezius transfer to humerus7].
S
AHA
acromion with the attached trapezius advancement to humerus as distal as possible
8].
Humerus derotation osteotomy9]. Arthrodesis is the last resort
Lesion procedure as recommended by AAOS
Adduction + IR Subscapularis ReleaseSupra or infraspinatus Dysfunction Latissimus to greater tuberosityDeltoid Dysfunction Saha or HofferIR or ER + incongruent shoulder joint Humeral derotation osteotomySevere dysfunction of shoulder Glenohumeral arthrodesis
7]. Elbow reconstruction:
Flexor paralysis:(M
UST
H
AVE
G
OOD
H
AND
F
UNCTION
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S
TEINDLER
F
LEXORPLASTY
...... advancement of common flexor origin to lower humerus;assess 1st flexors condition by doing elbow flexion 90º hand clench test
B
UNNEL
modification ............ augment by fascia &fix to lat humerus (better pronation)
M
AYER
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REEN
.......................... flexor palsty to the anterior humerus (better pronation) Extensor paralysis:
Latissimus transfer Brachio-radialis transfer
8]. Forearm Pronation deformity (supinator weak): Pronator teres + FCR around ulna to radius Supination deformity ...........
Z
ANCOLLI
biceps rerouting around the radial neck
9]. Wrist: Wrist Drop ............................... FCU to ECRB
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R
ECENT
T
RENDS
I
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N
ERVE
R
EPAIR
1. Phamacoloical agents
1-
Gangliosides2-
Polyamines
2. Immune system modulators
1-
Azathioprine2-
Corticosteroids3-
Cyclosporin A4-
Cvclophosphamides3. Enhancing factors
1-
Nerve growth factor2-
Fibronectin3-
Insulin-like growth factor4-
Ciliarv neurotrophic factor
4 Entubulation chambers
1-
Autogenous vein2-
Silicone Polvglycolic acid G3-
Gore-tex
Prognosis
A]. Preoperative:1]. Level of injury: the distal the better2]. Delay of injury: the more acute the better3]. Type of injury: the apraxia the better4]. Type of nerve: the pure the better & the small the better5]. Type of pt: the younger the better
B]. Operative:6].
Huge gaps
7]. Huge tension8]. Huge suture (we use 8-0 or 9-0)
C]. Postoperative9]. Hematoma
10]. Infection11]. Inadequate physiotherapy
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THUMB ADDUCTION
THUMB OPPOSITION
CLAW HAND
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCommonest middle aged F:M = 3-5:1Anatomy Of Carpal Tunnel
• floor and walls bony carpus•
roof flexor retinaculum /transverse carpal ligt• radial attachment tubercle of scaphoid + ridge of trapezium• ulnar attachment hook of hamate + pisiform• Contents FPL / FCR (deep to FPL) / FDS - middle & ring lie superficial / FDP
Median NerveFlexor tendons run deep to nerve
Causes (ICRAMPS)
• Idiopathic• Colles, Cushings• Rheumatoid• Acromegaly, amyloid
•
M yxoedeoma, mass, (diabetes) mellitus• Pregnancy, Persistent median a.• Sarcoidosis, SLE
Symptoms
not always classical
1-
Aching and parasthesia in thumb , index middle and 1/2 of ring finger2-
worse at night3-
forearm pain4-
dropping things
Signs
1].
Hand normal looking2]. If severe, thenar wasting, trophic ulcers3]. weakness of thumb abduction4]. Semmes Weinstein monofilament test & Vibration test are more sensitive than 2 point
discrimination test in assessment of the slowly progressive sensory compression change5]. Tinels Sign -74% sensitivity, 91 % specificity: Gentle tapping over median nerve at the wrist
in a neutral position. Positive if this produces paraesthesia or dysaesthesia in the distributionof the median nerve
6]. Phalens Sign –61% sensitivity, 83% specificity: Elbows on the table allowing the wrists topassively flex. If symptoms provoked within 60 secs then positive
7]. Median Compression Test – 86% sensitivity, 95% specificity* : Elbow ext, forearmsupination, wrist flex 60º, one thumb pressure over the carpal tunnel. Test positive ifparasthesia or numbness within 30 secs
Differential diagnoses
• Cervical radiculopathy• Spinal cord lesions - tumour, MS, syrinx• Peripheral neuropathy- toxic, alcoholic, ureamic, diabetic
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InvestigationsNerve conduction studies :
• sensory conduction prolongation ......... >3.5ms (more sensitive)• distal motor latency .................................... >4.0 ms• accuracy = 85-90%• 10-15% false negative
Reminder of how nerve conduction studies are performed:
• Motor 1]. stimulus to skin over nerve, Motor Action Potential recorded in muscle supplied2]. Latency = time between stimulus and MAP3]. Conduction velocity, normal = 40-60 m/s4]. compression causes CV in a segment5]. If very severe MAP also reduced
• Sensory 1]. SNAP recorded in proximal nerve after distal stimulation2]. sensation often affected before motor function 3]. SEP (Somato sensory evoked potential) record response in brain or spinal cord, used to
diagnose brachial plexus injuries
ManagementConservative -
• Night splint, injection, NSAIDs, correct any cause (75-81% relief short term)Surgical-
1]. open /endoscopic decompression1]. Need to bear in mind anatomical variations2]. Beware palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve, and motor branch3]. Apply volar splint to hold the wrist in extension bowstring & RDS
Complications of surgery 1]. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
2].
Tender hypertrophic scar pillar pain3]. neuroma in palmar branch4]. tenosynovitis / tendon adhesions5]. bowstringing of tendons
Endoscopic release Okutso&Agee1]. one or two incisions2]. less scarring3]. less pillar pain4]. quicker return of strength and to work5]. but:6]. Anecdotal reports of disasters
7].
Big learning curve8]. Time consuming, expensive
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Pronator Teres SyndromeCompression at
• Lacertus Fibrosus = biceps aponeurosis • pronator teres muscle• fibrous arcade of FDS•
Ligamentum Struthers (present in 1.5 % of people)Causes
1]. Repeated minor trauma/ repetitive use of elbow2]. fracture / fracture dislocation of elbow3]. Tight/scarred lacertus fibrosus4]. Tendinous bands in pronator teres5]. Tight fibrous arch at prox FDS
Symptoms
1]. Aching / fatigue of forearm after heavy use 2]. Clumsiness3]. Vague, intermittent parasthesia, but rarely numbness
Signs 1]. local tenderness to deep pressure and reproduction of symptoms22]].. TINELS TEST
3]. pain on resisted pronation of forearm with elbow extended = Pronator teres 4]. pain on resisted elbow flexion and supination= lacertus fibrosus 5]. pain on resisted flexion of PIP joint middle finger = FDS arch
Investigations
1]. NCS
not much use, intermittent symptoms2].
EMG
innervation of muscles & differentiate from CTSManagement
1]. Conservative-avoidance of repetitive elbow movements, NSAIDS, Splintage with elbow
flexed with pronation2]. Surgical- Decompress all the structures
Anterior Interosseous Syndrome• Compression under humeral part of pronator teres • Anterior interosseous nerve motor to FPL, radial side of FDP and pronator quadratus• Does not supply skin sensation• Afferent sensory fibres from capsular ligament structures of wrist and DRUJ
Clinical diagnosis
• spontaneous vague forearm pain•
reduced dexterity• weakness of pinch• unable to make 'OK Sign' due to weakness of FPL & FDP index finger (makes square
instead of circle)• weak pronation with elbow in full extension (isolates PQ)• direct pressure over nerve can elicit symptoms• Tinels sign usually negative
Investigations
• EMG + NC unhelpfulManagement
•
Conservative- NSAIDS, avoiding aggravating movements•
Surgical exploration- most common compressing structure deep head of pronator teres
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome• Ulnar nerve entrapment about the level of the elbow
Aetiology:1]. At elbow:
o Cubitus Valgus ○ Traumao Bony spurs ○ Tumours
2].
Proximal 8cm by‘ Arcade Of Struthers’ ≠ ligament of Struthers’. It is a
thin aponeurotic band extending From Medial Head Of Triceps To TheMedial Intermuscular Septum; it is 8 cm proximal to the medialepicondyle; it may look like triceps fibers crossing superficial to the ulnar n.& usually it is not site for entrapment under ordinary circumstances, but itdo é anterior transposition of ulnar nerve is performed
3]. Distal by hypertrophied FCU
Symptoms
• Vague dull aching forearm, intermittent parasthesia, ulnar side of hand
Signs
1].
Hypoesthesia ulnar side of hand + 1½ fingers2]. Tinels
TEST
, behind medial epicondyle3]. Wartenburg’s sign weakness of abduction of little finger4]. Froment’s Sign pinch grip and grasping, both of which are impaired by a low ulnar nerve
palsy due to weakness of adductor pollicis5]. Ulnar clawing if severe (Note - Ulnar Paradox - no clawing if FDP & intrinsics weak)6]. Wasting: 1st dorsal Interosseus + hypothenars + ulnar FA (FDP & FCU)
Differential Diagnosis• Cervical radiculopathy• Thoracic outlet $• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (MND)•
Localized peripheral neuropathyInvestigation
1]. NCS reduced nerve conduction velocity2]. EMG evidence of denervation of muscles
ManagementConservative
1]. Avoidance of repetitive bending of elbow; Extension Block night splint.1]. injection contraindicatedSurgical -controversy
1]. Decompression- ‘Cubital Tunnel $ Does Not require transposition of the ulnar n’
2].
Transposition: - subcutaneously/ Submuscularly (better)3]. +/- medial epicondylectomyResults
• Sensation improves better than motor function over 3-5 y period
Complications
1]. Recurrence ð inadequate decompression or irritation or redislocation or neuoma2]. CRPS
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Ulnar Tunnel SyndromeGuyons Canal
Anatomy Of Guyons Canal• Floor transverse carpal ligt to pisiform
•
Ulnar wall pisiform• Radial distal wall hook of hamate• Roof volar carpal ligt• Contains Ulnar nerve + art
Causes
• Repetitive indirect trauma most common• Tumours- ganglion, lipoma• Pisiform instability• Pisotriquetral arthritis• Fractured hook of hamate / pisiform• Ulnar artery thrombosis
Symptoms
• Weakness atrophy para / hypoasthesia ulnar side of hand motor sensory or both• Dorsoulnar sensory branch spared
Signs• Local tenderness, tinels test, phalens sign, local swelling, negative allens test, severe ulnar
clawing (remember Ulnar Paradox)Investigations
• Ncs, show delayed motor latency from wrist to 1st dorsal interosseousManagement
• Conservative
1].
Splinting2]. Avoidance of repetitive trauma• Surgical
1]. Decompression of motor and sensory branches2]. +/- excision of pisiform/ hook of hamate
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Radial Tunnel SyndromePain & No Paresis)
• Mild compression of post interosseous nerve without paresis
Causes
• As for posterior interosseus syndrome but not usually any mass lesions
DiagnosisSymptoms
• dull aching in extensor muscle mass• worse at end of day
Signs• local tenderness 5cm distal to lat epicondyle• pain elicited by resisted active supination• Middle Finger Test.
o Each finger is tested under resisted extension. Testing the middle finger increases thepain. Due to ECRB inserting into base of 3rd metacarpal.
o Performed with the elbow and middle finger completely extended with the wrist inneutral position.
o Firm pressure is applied by the examiner to the dorsum of the proximal phalanx ofthe middle finger.
o The test is positive if it produces Pain At The Edge Of The ECRB in the proximalforearm.
Investigation• NCS• Increased motor latency in active forceful supination• Injection of local anaesthetic into radial tunnel
Differential diagnosis
•
Tennis elbowManagement
• Conservative, anti inflammatories, avoidance of repetitive provoking activities• Surgical, decompression. Internervous plane between ECRB and E Digitorum developed.
PIN found just proximal to arcade of Frohse.
Wartenberg Syndrome• Described in 1932- isolated neuritis of superficial sensory branch of radial nerve• As it winds out from deep fascia beneath brachio-radialis, to be superficial to ECRL• Both tendons may act as scissors entrapping the n•
Pain & parasthesia over the distribution of RSN; with hyperpronation + Tinel’s sign• Treatment- local steroid injection, surgical exploration and release.
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Nerve Entrapment in Lower Limb
N
ERVE SITE CAUSE SYMPTOM
ILIO-INGUINAL Hypertrophied abdominal ms Intense training Pain & parasthesia
OBTURATOR Hip adductor Skaters Medial thigh pain
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Tight belt Lateral thigh pain
SCIATIC Ischial tuberosity, pyriformis ms Pyriformis Sciatica
S
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Hunter’s canal Quad or sartorius Infero-medial knee pain
C
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P
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Fibular head Direct blow Foot drop
SUPERF PERONEAL 12 cm above Lat.Maleolus, as itpierce the deep fascia
Inversion injury Dorsal foot pain &paresthesia
SURAL 12 cm distal to Lat Malleolus Jone’s fr Lat. foot parasthesia
DEEP PERONEAL Inf. extensor retinaculum(anterior tarsal tunnel $)
Inversion injury Sole pain & parasthesia
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Bet AHL fascia, quadratus plantae High heels Plantar fasciitis
MEDIAL PLANTAR Henry Knot (cross of FDL & FHL) Orthotics Big toe pain & parasthesia
I
NTERDIGITAL
Bet MT 3-4 plantar to deep MT lig(Morton’s Neuroma)
Push phase in runners Digital pain, parasthesia,dead toe
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T T h h o o r r a a c c i i c c O O u u t t l l e e t t S S y y n n d d r r o o m m e e • Impingement of subclavian v v, and lower trunk (C8 /T1) of
brachial plexus• Boundries: scalenus anterior and medius, and the 1st rib• Age 18-40 (never before puberty rare after 50yr)
Aetiology:
1].
Neck:o Cervical Rib ......... 10 % will have TOSo Fibrous bandso Scaleneus anterior constriction
2]. Shoudero G VI Acromio-clavicular dislocations & Clavicular fractureso In some cases, by recurrent anterior shoulder instability, μß Dead Arm $
3]. Pancoast tumour
Examination:
1]. Tenderness or mass in supra-clavicular fossa2]. Lower trunk C8/T1 manifestation:3]. Sensory changes in the Ring and Little finger4]. Intrinsic weakness5]. Vascular Examination
o Radial pulse obliteration + Reproduction Of Symptoms is specific (radial alone is not)
Provocative Tests1.
Adson’s TEST
o Arm of the affected side adducted with forearm supinatedo Turn head toward the affected sideo Extend neck and hold breatho Positive test is obliteration of the radial pulse
2.
Reverse Adson’s TEST o As above but head turned away from the affected side
3.
Wright’s test (Hyperabduction stress test)o Axillary vessels and plexus bent 90º at the junction of the glenoid and humeral heado Place extremity in full abduction, external rotation and reach back as far possible. Turn
head away and check for decrease or loss of radial pulseo Creation of a bruit in the supraclavicular area is further evidence
4.
Roos overhead exercise testo Above head repeated forearm exercise may reproduce symptoms
Investigations:1-
X-ray -Cervical ribs may be seen but more commonly the cause is a fibrous band (not seen)2-
CXR to rule out pancoast tumour3-
MR scan to exclude cervical disc disease
Treatment1-
Non-Operative (for At Least 4 Months)o Postural re-educationo Activity modificationo Weight loss
2-
Operative (rarely required)o Excision of first rib with fibrous band and anterior scalene muscle via supra-clavicular,
subclavicular or axillary approach
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