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When would you likely see Lhermitte's sign - Following a whiplash syndrome injury When visualizing back what should you look for for injuries? - edema, erythema, ecchymosis, battle sign, neuro changes, step offs Primary spinal cord injury - Results from cord being cut, torn, or crushed or by its blood supply being cut off Secondary Spinal Cord injury - Caused by secondary effects from injury. Occurs from hypotension, generalized hypoxia, injury to blood vessels, edema, compression of cord from surrounding hemorrhage What are some causes of sciatica? - Caused by injury to or compression of sciatic nerve. Usually due to intervertebral disk herniation causing compression of nerve roots Special Test for Sciatica - Straight Leg Raise How much PT can usually manage Sciatica - 3-4 weeks with medication for px Common exam findings with Sciatica - Abnormal Posturing < ROM < Muscle strength What is the difference between muscle spasm and cramp? - Force of the contraction. If it is quick contraction and release of muscle without px it is spasm. Cramp is prolonged with px Special Test for Muscle Strain - MRI Special Test for muscle spasm - Blood testWhy do you use a blood test for muscle spasms? - Check Na and other electrolytes for causing factors Number one cause of TBI in combat - Blast injuries What are the three types of TBIs - Mild, Moderate, Severe S/Sx Mild TBI - Transient confusion, Delayed verbal or motor response, Disorientation, Slurred or coherent speech, Any period of LOC What is the most common type of TBI? - Mild. Dead Man Walking S/Sx Moderate/Severe TBI - LOC, Personality change, Severe persistent Headache, Repeating N&V, SZ, Inability to awaken, Dilation of both pupils, Slurred speech, Weakness or numbness in extremities, Loss of coordination, Increased confusion,