Pediatric Rehabilitation Lecture Series: Peripheral Nerve Injuries (enduring material)-Peripheral Nerve Damage video

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Dr. Rinaldi spoke about peripheral nerve injuries and rehabilitation management. He discussed the different types of peripheral nerve injuries and the classification systems used to categorize them. He emphasized the importance of addressing four major roadblocks to functional recovery, which include neuropathic pain, weakness and muscle atrophy, joint contractures, and sensory changes. Dr. Rinaldi highlighted the need to manage pain through pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, such as medication and topical treatments, as well as the use of techniques like TENS units and functional electrical stimulation. He stressed the importance of promoting strength and muscle preservation through passive muscle stretching, mechanical loading, and progressive strengthening activities. Dr. Rinaldi also discussed the prevention and management of joint contractures, focusing on stretching and static splinting, as well as the use of dynamic splinting in sub-acute cases. Lastly, he touched on the importance of promoting sensory motor recovery through proprioceptive and tactile stimulation.

Keywords

peripheral nerve injuries

rehabilitation management

neuropathic pain

joint contractures

sensory changes

pain management

muscle stretching

mechanical loading

sensory motor recovery