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common name of compression of median nerve by flexor retinaculum
carpal tunnel syndrome: overuse, preg, BC
what is the name of classification system used to grade spondy’s, and what is meant by a grade two spondy
myerding, 25-50%
what visceral cond: N/V, epigastric, mid upper back pn, relieved by fetal position
pancreatitis
why is the SIJ difficult to model and study
large amt of anatomical variation between SIJ
what spinal nerves supply the SIJ
L4-S2
orthos that form lazlette’s criteria
distraction sacral thrust thigh thrust compression + gaenslen's yeoman's
MC type of spondy, and at what level does it MC occur
isthmic @ L5
etiology and pt presentation of synovial fold entrapment
meniscoid [piece] get trapped bt facets, like an acute locked neck: lets locked and can’t move back
-pt is v antalgic, immed relieved by adjustment
cond MC 20-40y, pn worse w lumbar flex, MRS can be pos while xray is normal
disc herniation
which pirmary tumor is MC mets in the lumbar region and what type of lesions does it create on an xray
prostate, blastic lesions [look sclerotic, white]
a pos step sign is indicative of
spondylo
pt reports paresthesia into digit 4/5 after lots of computer work
cubital tunnel syndrome
90% of all lumbar disc herniations occur at what 2 disc levels
L4/5
L5/S1
explain how peridural fibrosis can cause pn
cord tehtering OR scar tissue takes up space where it shouldnt, and squeezes the structures
describe nutation, counternutation and where it occurs
- nutation: nodding fwd of sacrum
- counter: backwd nodding of sac