A Patient Sustained an Injury to the Lower Motor Neurons

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Essay

A patient sustained an injury to the lower motor neurons when a board fell on his back at a construction site.The upper motor neurons are intact and undamaged.Determine the effect,if any,on motor control.

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Definitions:

Lack of Weight Bearing

A condition or scenario where an individual or limb does not apply weight or stress to a certain area, potentially affecting bone and muscle health.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

A form of stroke caused by bleeding into the space surrounding the brain, often leading to sudden, severe headache, loss of consciousness, or neurological deficits.

Spontaneous Rupture

A sudden breakage or tearing of tissue or organ in the body without an obvious cause or external influence.

Weakened Blood Vessel

Refers to blood vessels that have become thin or less elastic, leading to potential health risks such as aneurysms or ruptures.