3- back pain, spinal deformity and red flags

Question 1

what should also be taken in spine history

Answer 1

• back pain
• leg pain
• neurological symptoms

Question 2

what are features of referred leg pain

Answer 2

• dull knawing
• buttock/thigh
• rarely below knee
• ill defined sensory symptoms

Question 3

what are features of root leg pain

Answer 3

• sharp/shooting/electric
• invariably below the knee to foot and ankle
• anatomical sensory/motor symptoms
• sciatica

Question 4

what are neurological symptoms of the leg

Answer 4

• paraesthesia
• numbness
• weakness

Question 5

what are neurological symptoms of the bowel/bladder

Answer 5

• loss of motor or sensory function
• not constipation
• not urinary frequency

Question 6

what is caudal equine syndrome

Answer 6

Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis where all of the nerves in the lower back suddenly become severely compressed. Symptoms include: sciatica on both sides. weakness or numbness in both legs that is severe or getting worse. numbness around or under your genitals, or around your anus.

Question 7

what does RBP, PSP, NRP and MBP stand for

Answer 7

RBP-referred back pain
PSP-possible spinal pathology
NRP-nerve root problems
MBP-mechanical back pain