PPT-Spinal Cord Injury Severe Spasticity

ITB Therapy SM intrathecal baclofen therapy Important Safety Information for ITB Therapy SM ITB Therapy Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy is indicated for use in the management of severe spasticity Patients should first respond to a screening dose of intrathecal baclofen prior to consideration for long term infusion via an implantable pump For spasticity of spinal cord origin ITB Therapy via an implantable infusion system should be reserved for patients unresponsive to oral baclofen or those who experience intolerable CNS side effects at effective doses Patients with spasticity due to traumatic brain injury should wait at least one year after the injury before consideration of longterm intrathecal baclofen therapy . Spasticity gradually, reaching its maximum extent long after the initial injury occurs. Spasticity can cause pain and abnormal posture, as well as difficulty with movement, self - ca re, and other a Megan McClintock, MS, RN. Fall 2011 – NRS 440. Trigeminal Neuralgia . (tic . d. ouloureux. ). Dx. /Treatment. CT & MRI. Tegretol. (. carbamazepine. ) or . Trileptal. (. oxcarbazepine. ). Nerve blocks. Sameer D. Khatri, MD. Learning Objectives. Correctly perform primary/secondary surveys and recognize physical signs of spinal cord injury. Be aware of risk factors and understand how to manage spinal cord injuries. Quick Approaches to Common Conditions affecting Patients with Mobility Issues. 51. st. Annual Scientific Assembly. November 2013, Toronto. James Milligan . BSc.P.T. ., MD, CCFP. Joseph Lee MD, CCFP, FCFP, . Cord . Injury. Too big a topic for 30 minutes……………... Goals:. Demographics. Mechanisms of Injury & Pathophysiology. Presentation & Diagnosis including common spinal cord syndromes . Stephanie huff. OCTA 2060 PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION. July 18, 2014. Description and definition. “Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an insult to the spinal cord resulting in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the cord's normal motor, sensory, or autonomic function, damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal — often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury (Mayo Clinic).”. Objectives. At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able . to:. Identify the components of the spine. Assess for spine and spinal cord injury. Discuss the initial management of the spinal cord injured patient. ReferencesAdvanced Trauma Life Support for Doctors ATLS Student Course Manual 8thed 2008 Chicago IL American College of Surgeons Ahn H Singh J Nathens A MacDonald RD Travers A Tallon J Fehlings MG and Dr. Osama Neyaz. Assistant Professor. Department Of . PMR. Anatomy of spine. 7 . cervical vertebrae . 12 . thoracic vertebrae . 5 . lumbar vertebrae . 5 . fused sacral vertebrae . 3-4 . small bones comprising the coccyx . Introduction :. 2 General Classifications. Complete Lesion . A lesion to the spinal cord where there is no preserved motor or sensory function below the level of lesion. Incomplete Lesion. A lesion to the spinal cord with incomplete damage to the cord. There may be scattered motor function, sensory function or both below the level of lesion. Robin Bischoff, CRRN Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. rbischoff@kessler-rehab.com. Michael Stillman, MD Sidney Kimmel Medical College of . Thomas Jefferson University. michael.stillman@jefferson.edu. January2015 SCI Fact Sheet This fact sheet is intended to be a starting point for understanding the normal functions of the spinal cord and how those functions might change after spinal cord injury (S Jennifer Hastings PT PhD NCS. May 31, 2018. 3:00-4:00pm ET. Presenters. 2. Alexandra Bennewith, MPA. Vice President, Government Relations. United Spinal Association. Jennifer Hastings, PT, PhD. Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist. Anatomy of Spinal Cord . The spinal cord extends from the foramen magnum where it is continuous with the medulla . olbangata. in brainstem and continues through to the . conus medullaris.  near the second .