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What is the name of the Professor who published the nerve injury classification in 1942?
What is the name of the Professor who published the nerve injury classification in 1942?
Which type of nerve injury involves wallerian degeneration of the distal nerve segment?
Which type of nerve injury involves wallerian degeneration of the distal nerve segment?
What term refers to a transient block where pressure, compression, or entrapment can cause injury to thickly myelinated large-diameter nerves?
What term refers to a transient block where pressure, compression, or entrapment can cause injury to thickly myelinated large-diameter nerves?
What type of nerve injury is characterized by axonal regeneration and the maintenance of supportive structures?
What type of nerve injury is characterized by axonal regeneration and the maintenance of supportive structures?
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In nerve entrapment classifications, which injury type involves a lesion in continuity and affects both myelinated and unmyelinated fibers?
In nerve entrapment classifications, which injury type involves a lesion in continuity and affects both myelinated and unmyelinated fibers?
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Which treatment options are typically used for neuropraxia injuries to allow the nerve to glide and function without inhibition?
Which treatment options are typically used for neuropraxia injuries to allow the nerve to glide and function without inhibition?
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What is the primary focus of peripheral nerve surgery according to the text?
What is the primary focus of peripheral nerve surgery according to the text?
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According to rule #2 mentioned in the text, what should be done in cases where there are both central and peripheral nervous system issues?
According to rule #2 mentioned in the text, what should be done in cases where there are both central and peripheral nervous system issues?
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What is the relationship between the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS) based on the text?
What is the relationship between the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS) based on the text?
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What condition is likely to improve once the underlying etiology is treated according to rule #3?
What condition is likely to improve once the underlying etiology is treated according to rule #3?
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In peripheral nerve anatomy, what does 'nerve entrapment' refer to?
In peripheral nerve anatomy, what does 'nerve entrapment' refer to?
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What is the significance of always treating structural and metabolic issues first, as per rule #3?
What is the significance of always treating structural and metabolic issues first, as per rule #3?
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What type of injury is indicated by a 6th degree injury, such as neuroma in continuity?
What type of injury is indicated by a 6th degree injury, such as neuroma in continuity?
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Which injury type never shows sensory or motor recovery?
Which injury type never shows sensory or motor recovery?
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What does a positive Babinski sign indicate during a neurological examination?
What does a positive Babinski sign indicate during a neurological examination?
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In a neurological exam, what does the Mulders click test assess?
In a neurological exam, what does the Mulders click test assess?
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Which lab parameter is NOT commonly included in a nerve-related workup?
Which lab parameter is NOT commonly included in a nerve-related workup?
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What is the purpose of an epidermal nerve fiber density (ENFD) test in small-fiber neuropathy?
What is the purpose of an epidermal nerve fiber density (ENFD) test in small-fiber neuropathy?
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What type of nerve injury is defined by complete disruption of a nerve as well as associated connective tissue, often resulting from conditions like gunshots or surgical trauma?
What type of nerve injury is defined by complete disruption of a nerve as well as associated connective tissue, often resulting from conditions like gunshots or surgical trauma?
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In Sunderland's nerve injury classification, which degree reflects a lesion where only the epineurium remains intact, necessitating surgical repair?
In Sunderland's nerve injury classification, which degree reflects a lesion where only the epineurium remains intact, necessitating surgical repair?
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At what rate does nerve fiber regeneration typically occur?
At what rate does nerve fiber regeneration typically occur?
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Which classification system expanded Seddon's classification by introducing 5 degrees of nerve injury?
Which classification system expanded Seddon's classification by introducing 5 degrees of nerve injury?
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What type of nerve injury is characterized by axon severance without breaching the endoneurium, leading to Wallerian degeneration?
What type of nerve injury is characterized by axon severance without breaching the endoneurium, leading to Wallerian degeneration?
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Which nerve injury classification degree requires surgical repair due to complete transection of the nerve?
Which nerve injury classification degree requires surgical repair due to complete transection of the nerve?
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Which anatomical location is the primary site for a nerve biopsy to diagnose Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)?
Which anatomical location is the primary site for a nerve biopsy to diagnose Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)?
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What is the main outcome of an Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density biopsy?
What is the main outcome of an Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density biopsy?
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What are some examples of conditions that can lead to Small Fiber Neuropathy according to the text?
What are some examples of conditions that can lead to Small Fiber Neuropathy according to the text?
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Which metabolic condition is particularly mentioned in relation to peripheral nerve changes in diabetic patients?
Which metabolic condition is particularly mentioned in relation to peripheral nerve changes in diabetic patients?
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What is the impact of increased water content within a nerve on the nerve volume?
What is the impact of increased water content within a nerve on the nerve volume?
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What is the function of axoplasmic flow in maintaining and rebuilding the nerve?
What is the function of axoplasmic flow in maintaining and rebuilding the nerve?
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What is the potential effect of increased external pressure on nerve physiology?
What is the potential effect of increased external pressure on nerve physiology?
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In diabetic patients, what criteria are typically considered for nerve decompression?
In diabetic patients, what criteria are typically considered for nerve decompression?
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What is the presentation associated with superficial peroneal nerve entrapment?
What is the presentation associated with superficial peroneal nerve entrapment?
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For which condition is the common digital nerve decompression usually recommended?
For which condition is the common digital nerve decompression usually recommended?
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What principle is emphasized by rule #2 in the text?
What principle is emphasized by rule #2 in the text?
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In peripheral nerve injuries, which rule recommends treating structural and metabolic issues first?
In peripheral nerve injuries, which rule recommends treating structural and metabolic issues first?
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What is the common type of pathology that rule #3 suggests treating first?
What is the common type of pathology that rule #3 suggests treating first?
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What types of conditions can lead to peripheral nerve pain?
What types of conditions can lead to peripheral nerve pain?
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In peripheral nerve anatomy, what is the significance of entrapment and impingement?
In peripheral nerve anatomy, what is the significance of entrapment and impingement?
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What should be the approach when dealing with combined central and peripheral issues according to the text?
What should be the approach when dealing with combined central and peripheral issues according to the text?
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What is the typical cause of neuropraxia (transient block) based on Seddon's classification?
What is the typical cause of neuropraxia (transient block) based on Seddon's classification?
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Which nerve injury classification by Seddon involves damage to both the myelin and axon with Wallerian degeneration of the distal nerve segment?
Which nerve injury classification by Seddon involves damage to both the myelin and axon with Wallerian degeneration of the distal nerve segment?
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What is the typical result of axonotmesis (lesion in continuity) proximally according to Seddon's classification?
What is the typical result of axonotmesis (lesion in continuity) proximally according to Seddon's classification?
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What is the essential factor determining functional recovery in cases of axonotmesis (lesion in continuity) with regards to the proximity of the lesion?
What is the essential factor determining functional recovery in cases of axonotmesis (lesion in continuity) with regards to the proximity of the lesion?
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Which type of nerve injury involves the regeneration and growth of new axons due to the maintenance of supportive structures?
Which type of nerve injury involves the regeneration and growth of new axons due to the maintenance of supportive structures?
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What intervention is typically used to allow the nerve to glide and function without inhibition in cases of neuropraxia?
What intervention is typically used to allow the nerve to glide and function without inhibition in cases of neuropraxia?
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What is the main symptom associated with a 6th degree nerve injury (neuroma in continuity)?
What is the main symptom associated with a 6th degree nerve injury (neuroma in continuity)?
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Which of the following nerve injury degrees is associated with total nerve transection?
Which of the following nerve injury degrees is associated with total nerve transection?
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What does a positive Babinski sign in an adult indicate during a neurological examination?
What does a positive Babinski sign in an adult indicate during a neurological examination?
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What is the characteristic outcome for a 4th-degree nerve injury (axonotmesis) according to the text?
What is the characteristic outcome for a 4th-degree nerve injury (axonotmesis) according to the text?
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What is typically indicated by a positive Tinel's sign moving distally during nerve injury recovery?
What is typically indicated by a positive Tinel's sign moving distally during nerve injury recovery?
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Which clinical indicator is used to confirm sensory nerve involvement in the lower extremities?
Which clinical indicator is used to confirm sensory nerve involvement in the lower extremities?
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In Sunderland's nerve injury classification, which degree indicates a nerve fiber disruption but with the endoneurium, epineurium, and perineurium remaining intact?
In Sunderland's nerve injury classification, which degree indicates a nerve fiber disruption but with the endoneurium, epineurium, and perineurium remaining intact?
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Which classification represents the most severe nerve injury involving nerve division and complete disruption of the nerve, associated with conditions like lacerations, gunshots, and surgical trauma?
Which classification represents the most severe nerve injury involving nerve division and complete disruption of the nerve, associated with conditions like lacerations, gunshots, and surgical trauma?
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What type of nerve injury classification refers to the condition where nerve regeneration occurs at a rate of approximately 1mm/day?
What type of nerve injury classification refers to the condition where nerve regeneration occurs at a rate of approximately 1mm/day?
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Which nerve injury type requires surgical intervention and may involve procedures such as neurectomy, excision, or graft implantation for repair?
Which nerve injury type requires surgical intervention and may involve procedures such as neurectomy, excision, or graft implantation for repair?
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Which nerve injury degree in Sunderland's classification indicates a conduction deficit without axonal interruption, similar to Seddon's neuropraxia?
Which nerve injury degree in Sunderland's classification indicates a conduction deficit without axonal interruption, similar to Seddon's neuropraxia?
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What is the name of the nerve procedure that involves nerve fiber regeneration at a rate of approximately 1mm/day?
What is the name of the nerve procedure that involves nerve fiber regeneration at a rate of approximately 1mm/day?
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What are the primary criteria typically considered for nerve decompression in diabetic patients?
What are the primary criteria typically considered for nerve decompression in diabetic patients?
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Which of the following is a common presentation associated with common peroneal (fibular) nerve entrapment?
Which of the following is a common presentation associated with common peroneal (fibular) nerve entrapment?
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What distinguishes deep peroneal (fibular) nerve from other nerve decompression procedures?
What distinguishes deep peroneal (fibular) nerve from other nerve decompression procedures?
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Which symptom is typically associated with superficial peroneal nerve entrapment?
Which symptom is typically associated with superficial peroneal nerve entrapment?
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What is commonly associated with the failure to tolerate a shoe on the top of the foot in anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome?
What is commonly associated with the failure to tolerate a shoe on the top of the foot in anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome?
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Which nerve decompression procedure is generally not undertaken due to the absence of natural entrapment sites?
Which nerve decompression procedure is generally not undertaken due to the absence of natural entrapment sites?
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When considering common peroneal (fibular) nerve decompression, where is a provocation sign typically diagnostic of entrapment found?
When considering common peroneal (fibular) nerve decompression, where is a provocation sign typically diagnostic of entrapment found?
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Which criterion is primarily aimed to improve balance and sensation in the management of superficial peroneal nerve decompression?
Which criterion is primarily aimed to improve balance and sensation in the management of superficial peroneal nerve decompression?
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What is a diagnostic characteristic of the superficial peroneal (fibular) nerve that can help identify entrapment?
What is a diagnostic characteristic of the superficial peroneal (fibular) nerve that can help identify entrapment?
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During common digital nerve decompression, what symptom is often reported by patients?
During common digital nerve decompression, what symptom is often reported by patients?
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What distinguishes tarsal tunnel (tibial nerve and branches) decompression among other nerve decompression procedures?
What distinguishes tarsal tunnel (tibial nerve and branches) decompression among other nerve decompression procedures?
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