Back Pain

Question 1

5 common conditions of the painful facet joint

Answer 1

1) acute synovitis/hemarthrosis - can lead to capsular pattern stiffness in 1-2 days
2) stiffness
3) mechanical block - most common in males at L4/5; painless
4) painful capsular entrapment
5) degenerative arthrosis

Question 2

Describe the classification of disk herniations

Answer 2

Disk protrusion (annular fibers intact) localized or diffuse

Disk herniations (annular fibers disrupted) prolapsed, extruded, or sequestered

Question 3

What is spondyloptosis?

Answer 3

Grade IV spondylolisthesis