10 Questions
Which type of nerve injury involves temporary loss of motor and sensory function due to blockage of nerve conduction?
Neuropraxy
What is the characteristic feature of axonotmesis?
Damage to the axon while the connective tissue remains intact
Which nerve injury results in the most serious damage to both the axon and connective tissue?
Neurotmesis
What is the average duration of nerve injury in neuropraxy?
6-8 weeks
In which type of nerve injury does Wallerian degeneration occur in the distal part of the axon?
Axonotmesis
What is the average duration of nerve injury in neuropraxy?
6-8 weeks
Which nerve injury involves Wallerian degeneration in the distal part of the axon?
Axonotmesis
What is the characteristic feature of neurotmesis?
Damage to both the axon and connective tissue
Which type of nerve injury results in partial rupture affecting the axon but not the nerve trunk?
Axonotmesis
What is the rate of outgrowth of regenerating nerve fibers in axonotmesis?
1-2 mm per day
Test your knowledge on electrical stimulation in denervated muscles, including degree of nerve injury, reinnervation processes, steps for application, and more.
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