back pain dz FP

Question 1

back pain+

vertebral osteomyelitis or a spinal epidural abscess.

=> think

Answer 1

cauda equina syndrome.

hint: itis or abscess might put pressure on the spinal cord=> cauda equina

Question 2

back pain/

sciatica =dx of which herniated disks usuallt

Answer 2

L4–5 or

L5–S1

hint: Sciatica, S1 and up=> L5. L4

Question 3

back pain+

hx of corticosteroid use=> think

Answer 3

osteoporotic compression fracture

Question 4

back pain +

wide-based gait=> think

Answer 4

spinal stenosis

Question 5

back pain+

abnormal posterior femoral or

post. tibial pulse => think

Answer 5

peripheral arterial dz