60 Questions
Which nerve is responsible for hip flexion?
Femoral nerve
Which nerve is responsible for knee extension?
Femoral nerve
Which nerve is responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
Deep peroneal nerve
Which nerve is responsible for ankle plantar flexion?
Tibial nerve
Which nerve is responsible for ankle inversion?
Tibialis posterior
Which nerve is responsible for knee flexion?
Sciatic nerve
Which nerve is responsible for hip extension?
Inferior gluteal nerve
Which nerve is responsible for ankle eversion?
Superficial peroneal nerve
Which nerve is responsible for sensory loss in the thigh?
Lateral cutaneous nerve
Which nerve is responsible for sensory loss in the dorsum of the foot?
Superficial peroneal nerve
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of peripheral neuropathy?
Hypertension
What is the other name for Guillain Barre syndrome?
Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Guillain Barre syndrome?
Fever
Which type of peripheral neuropathy specifically affects the population of neurons?
Neuronopathy
What is compartment syndrome?
An increase in pressure within a myofascial compartment
Which of the following is NOT a common site for compartment syndrome?
Chest
What is the consequence of untreated compartment syndrome?
All of the above
Which muscles are commonly affected in acute anterior compartment syndrome of the leg?
Tibialis anterior
What are the signs of compartment syndrome?
All of the above
What is the management of acute compartment syndrome?
Surgical intervention
Which nerve roots are involved in lower limb nerve injuries?
Lumbar and sacral plexus
What is the common cause of foot drop?
Peripheral neuropathy
What are the common causes of peripheral neuropathy?
Multiple sclerosis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy
What is the differential diagnosis of foot drop?
L5 and S1 nerve root impingement
What are the landmarks for lumbar puncture?
L1 and L2
What are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome?
More severe pain and bilateral sensory disturbance
What are the symptoms of conus medullaris syndrome?
Perineum, thighs, and legs pain
What are the causes of compressive peripheral neuropathy?
Disc herniation and epidural abscess
What are the causes of non-compressive peripheral neuropathy?
Multiple sclerosis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy
What nerve root is usually impinged in sciatica?
L5
What is the main focus of the lecture?
Lower limb nerve injuries
What is the purpose of discussing foot drop in the lecture?
To discuss a common presentation of lower limb nerve injuries
Where does the majority of people's spinal cord end?
L1
What are the learning objectives of the lecture?
To understand the pathology of compartment syndrome
Which nerve root is predominantly responsible for ankle jerk reflex?
S1
Which nerve is responsible for knee flexion?
Sciatic nerve
Which nerve is responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
Peroneal nerve
Which nerve root is predominantly responsible for knee extension?
L3
Which nerve is responsible for hip flexion?
Femoral nerve
What is the common cause of femoral nerve damage?
Fractures of the pubic ramus
Which nerve is responsible for knee extension?
Sciatic nerve
What is the main cause of sciatic nerve injuries?
Major trauma
Which nerve is responsible for supplying sensation to the lateral border of the foot?
Common peroneal nerve
Which nerve is vulnerable to fractures of the tibia and cysts and hemorrhages behind the knee?
Sciatic nerve
Which nerve is commonly compressed when crossing the legs, leading to difficulty in walking and foot numbness?
Common peroneal nerve
What is the easiest and safest nerve to biopsy for nerve biopsy procedures?
Common peroneal nerve
What is the most common cause of compressive lesions at the level of the conus medullaris?
Disc herniation
Which inflammatory condition specifically affects the peripheral nerves and can also involve the spinal cord?
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
What is the main symptom experienced by individuals with entrapment of the L5 or S1 nerve roots?
Sciatica
Which nerve root is more likely to be affected in compressive lesions at the level of the conus medullaris?
S1
Which of the following is a potential cause of foot drop?
A lesion in the motor cortex
What would be the presentation of a foot drop caused by a lesion in the motor cortex?
Weakness of the entire foot
What type of lesion could potentially cause a foot drop?
A focal spinal cord lesion
What would be the presentation of a foot drop caused by a focal spinal cord lesion?
Weakness of the entire foot
Which nerve roots could be involved in lower limb nerve injuries causing foot drop?
L4-L5
Which muscles are commonly affected in acute anterior compartment syndrome of the leg?
Ankle dorsiflexors
What is the main difference in pain presentation between quarter and CONUS lesions?
Quarter lesions tend to have more ridiculous shooting electrical pain, while CONUS lesions tend to have less pain
What is the difference in sensory disturbance between quarter and CONUS lesions?
Quarter lesions tend to have asymmetric sensory disturbance, while CONUS lesions tend to have symmetric sensory disturbance
What is the difference in motor loss between quarter and CONUS lesions?
Quarter lesions tend to have symmetric motor loss, while CONUS lesions tend to have asymmetric motor loss
What is the main difference in pain intensity between quarter and CONUS lesions?
Quarter lesions tend to be more painful, while CONUS lesions tend to be less painful
Test your knowledge on lower limb nerve injuries and compartment syndrome with this quiz. Learn about nerve roots, cauda equina, lumbar and sacral plexus, common patterns of lower limb nerve injury, differential diagnosis of foot drop, common causes of peripheral neuropathy, and diagnosis and management of compartment syndrome. Get ready to expand your understanding of these important topics in neurology.
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