Date: 01/03/2010
Diagnosis: 14/05/99 T11 burst fracture with L3 complete neurology. Consequent anterior
discectomy and fusion with bone graft T/8/9/10/11 and T12
Tone: Normal throughout apart from slightly flaccid in right foot uses orthotic to manage
right foot drop and assist dorsiflexion and toe clearance in gait.
0/5 = no muscle action, 1/5 =flicker or twitch of muscle action, 2/5 = able to
Perform joint action with gravity eliminated, 3/5 = able to perform joint action
Against gravity, 4/5 = joint action against gravity with some resistance and
Heel shin test poor control due to lack of control around hips to stabilise lower
limb movement
In sitting XXX demonstrates poor ability to side flex trunk and therefore rotates
trunk to compensate. He relies heavily on strap holding him into chair to perform
side flexion and uses arms to restore posture to vertical. XXX consequently has
XXX is unable to abduct hips to push thighs outwards into side of chair to assist
trunk stability.
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