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What is the primary cause of myelodysplasia?
What is the primary cause of myelodysplasia?
- Abnormal neural tube closure (correct)
- Inflammation of the spinal cord
- Genetic mutations in the mother
- Damaged peripheral nervous system
Which type of myelodysplasia is characterized by a protrusion of the spinal cord, CSF, and meninges through a vertebral opening?
Which type of myelodysplasia is characterized by a protrusion of the spinal cord, CSF, and meninges through a vertebral opening?
- Meningocele
- Myelomeningocele (correct)
- Myeloschisis
- Spina bifida occulta
What is the most severe form of myelodysplasia?
What is the most severe form of myelodysplasia?
- Meningocele
- Spina bifida aperta
- Myeloschisis (correct)
- Myelomeningocele
What is the name of the form of myelodysplasia where the spinal cord is not involved and only CSF and meninges protrude through an abnormal vertebral opening?
What is the name of the form of myelodysplasia where the spinal cord is not involved and only CSF and meninges protrude through an abnormal vertebral opening?
What is the primary effect of myelodysplasia on the nervous system?
What is the primary effect of myelodysplasia on the nervous system?
What is the usual site of spina bifida occulta?
What is the usual site of spina bifida occulta?
What is a potential activity limitation in individuals with spina bifida?
What is a potential activity limitation in individuals with spina bifida?
What is the primary prevention strategy for neural tube defects?
What is the primary prevention strategy for neural tube defects?
What is the approximate incidence of neural tube defects in the US per 10,000 births in 2006?
What is the approximate incidence of neural tube defects in the US per 10,000 births in 2006?
What is a possible complication associated with spina bifida?
What is a possible complication associated with spina bifida?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of neural tube defects?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of neural tube defects?
What is the main goal of physical therapy intervention for individuals with spina bifida?
What is the main goal of physical therapy intervention for individuals with spina bifida?
What is a type of spina bifida characterized by a sac of fluid present at the gap in the spine?
What is a type of spina bifida characterized by a sac of fluid present at the gap in the spine?
What is the typical diagnosis time for neural tube defects?
What is the typical diagnosis time for neural tube defects?
What is a potential management strategy for individuals with spina bifida?
What is a potential management strategy for individuals with spina bifida?
What is the primary effect of lesion levels on postural deviations and contractures in neural tube defects?
What is the primary effect of lesion levels on postural deviations and contractures in neural tube defects?
What is a characteristic of spina bifida occulta?
What is a characteristic of spina bifida occulta?
What is the recommended approach for shoulder girdle management in individuals with neural tube defects?
What is the recommended approach for shoulder girdle management in individuals with neural tube defects?
What is the characteristic posture of a person with a sacral level spinal defect?
What is the characteristic posture of a person with a sacral level spinal defect?
What is the potential consequence of inadequate vitamin and folic acid intake during pregnancy?
What is the potential consequence of inadequate vitamin and folic acid intake during pregnancy?
What is the common comorbidity associated with a spinal defect at the sacral level?
What is the common comorbidity associated with a spinal defect at the sacral level?
What is the presenting symptom of shunt malfunction in a person with hydrocephalus?
What is the presenting symptom of shunt malfunction in a person with hydrocephalus?
What is the characteristic feature of a spinal defect at the lumbar level?
What is the characteristic feature of a spinal defect at the lumbar level?
What is the progressive symptom of tethered cord syndrome?
What is the progressive symptom of tethered cord syndrome?
What is the primary goal of physical therapy intervention for individuals with torticollis?
What is the primary goal of physical therapy intervention for individuals with torticollis?
What is a potential activity limitation in individuals with torticollis?
What is a potential activity limitation in individuals with torticollis?
What is the name of the type of torticollis characterized by a thickening or lump in the affected muscle?
What is the name of the type of torticollis characterized by a thickening or lump in the affected muscle?
When is physical therapy most effective in resolving torticollis?
When is physical therapy most effective in resolving torticollis?
What is a potential consequence of untreated torticollis?
What is a potential consequence of untreated torticollis?
What is a characteristic of positional torticollis?
What is a characteristic of positional torticollis?
What is the primary cause of the abnormal position of the head and neck in infants with torticollis?
What is the primary cause of the abnormal position of the head and neck in infants with torticollis?
What is the characteristic of the postural type of torticollis?
What is the characteristic of the postural type of torticollis?
What is the incidence of cranial deformity in infants with congenital muscular torticollis?
What is the incidence of cranial deformity in infants with congenital muscular torticollis?
What is the characteristic behavior of an infant with torticollis?
What is the characteristic behavior of an infant with torticollis?
What is the effect of muscle tightness on the facial features of an infant with torticollis?
What is the effect of muscle tightness on the facial features of an infant with torticollis?
What is the name of the type of torticollis that is characterized by a palpable nodule or fibrous bands in the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
What is the name of the type of torticollis that is characterized by a palpable nodule or fibrous bands in the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
What is theorized to result from uterine constraint perpetuated postnatally with preferential supine position on flat area of the skull?
What is theorized to result from uterine constraint perpetuated postnatally with preferential supine position on flat area of the skull?
What is a risk factor for developing Congenital Muscular Torticollis?
What is a risk factor for developing Congenital Muscular Torticollis?
What is a potential consequence of inadequate treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis?
What is a potential consequence of inadequate treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis?
At what age does the incidence of Congenital Muscular Torticollis typically decrease?
At what age does the incidence of Congenital Muscular Torticollis typically decrease?
What is a common associated condition of Congenital Muscular Torticollis?
What is a common associated condition of Congenital Muscular Torticollis?
What may help prevent Congenital Deformities?
What may help prevent Congenital Deformities?
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