Gary was injured in an automobile accident that severed the motor neurons innervating his quadriceps. ?!
Question: Gary was injured in an automobile accident that severed the motor neurons innervating his quadriceps. .?
Even though he has had extensive physical therapy, he is still suffering muscle atrophy. Why is the therapy not working.? I am just needing a little help with this question.Health Question & Answer
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If there are no motor neurons in his quadriceps, his muscle tone (ie, the messages the nervous system contantly sends to muscles to keep them in decent shape) will suffer, and even excercise will not be enough to help.Health Question & Answer
If there was damage to the motor neurons then there is still a partial path for the synapses to get through. It doesn't always get though because of the damage it is random synapses which create muscle spasms. They can attempt surgery but there is not much they can do. He might just be put on nerve deadners to stop the uncomfortable spasming. Good luckHealth Question & Answer