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A 74-year-old retired male was admitted to hospital s/p fall backward while mowing the lawn. At time of hospital admission pt presented with paralysis of both arms and uncoordinated movement of legs. Pt's mental status was normal. Vision and hearing were intact. Upon examination, pt was not able to discriminate temperature or light touch of BUEs. Initially, pt was not able to stand or sit up at the edge of the bed. Positive Babinski's sign.
Prior to arrival at this SNF, pt spent 6 weeks in acute rehab and was sent to another SNF for 1 week. By 3 months pt reports constant tingling in hands and pressure to front of thighs. Pt can feed himself with adaptive equipment and gets around the facility in his wheelchair.
- What does positive Babinski's sign mean? Also, when is it considered normal?
- Why does Mr. Gibson have constant tingling in his hands? In answering this question, please name this symptom and describe what part of the spinal cord must be damaged for him to have this symptom
- Let's say Mr. Gibson's has only trace strength at the C6 and C7
a. What UE muscles are fully innervated for Mr. Gibson and should have good strength?
b. Which muscles are associated with the C 6 and C7 myotomes?
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