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decerebrate posture |
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decerebrate posture Etymology: L, de + cerebrum, brain, ponere to place the position of a patient, who is usually comatose, in which the arms are extended and internally rotated and the legs are extended with the feet in forced plantar flexion. It is usually observed in patients afflicted by compression of the brainstem at a low level. Also called decerebrate rigidity. decerebrate posture Extensor posturing Neurology A clinical state characterized by hyperextension of extremities, pronation of arms and hyperflexion of hands; DP in humans implies tentorial herniation, often associated with paralysis of the
contralateral 3rd cranial nerve. Cf Decorticate posture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On the
next day, he became less responsive, and abnormal posturing developed in
the left upper and lower extremities. Abnormal posturing over a period of time may affect the
viscoelastic properties of joints or the connective tissue components of
soft tissue. [13]
Physical therapists, thereofre, should teach these patients relaxation
techniques that they can use to temporarily reduce rigidity in order to
maintain ROM, lessen abnormal posturing, and produce long-term
musculoskeletal change. |
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