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Upper Extremity Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries
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1. In an isolated upper trunk injury, disruption to the C5/6 trunk results in weak or absent:
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2. In a “pan plexus injury”, nerves are avulsed at the ______ level:
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3. Which nerve transfer might be a viable option for someone that has suffered an injury to the posterior cord of the brachial plexus to restore shoulder abduction?
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4. The double fascicular transfer restores:
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5. When evaluating a patient with brachial plexus injury, which objective measure would you prioritize if a joint has NO active motion or notable contraction?
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6. You are re-evaluating a patient with ongoing recovery of triceps after posterior cord injury. They are now able to raise the arm overhead, hold for about 5 seconds, but are unable to hold against resistance or for any extended period of time. What muscle grade would you give them at this time?
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7. Based on the DAFRA approach to rehabilitation, motor re-education should focus on:
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8. A finger tube would be used to prevent clawing while waiting for the return of:
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9. The use of an Oval-8 orthosis after a brachialis to AIN transfer can prevent the thumb from:
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10. Which principle guides prioritization of orthotic/positioning needs and intervention following BPI?
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