Back pain Flashcards
1
Q
Sciatica
A
Involving the S1 nerve root - weak ankle jerk and dorsiflexion
Positive SLR
2
Q
Cord compression
A
sensory or rectal deficits
3
Q
Herniated disc
A
Worse with coughing/sneezing
Clear-cut unilateral radicular in nature
Positive SLR
4
Q
Inflammatory back pain (Sacoiliitis, Spondylitis) associated with sacroiliitis and spondylitis
A
worse in the morning
Does NOT improve with activity
Elevated ESR, CRP
5
Q
Transverse myelitis
A
associated with SLE, spinal cord edema secondary to ischemia
