C/S and T/S Flashcards
Neck Outcome Predictors
Pre-op use of weak narcotics, dermatomal sensory loss and worker’s compensation cases decrease likelihood of improvement 50%
NDI improves by 2.3x if patient is working vs. litigation pending (33%)
Neck Outcome Predictors
Pre-op use of weak narcotics, dermatomal sensory loss and worker’s compensation cases decrease likelihood of improvement 50%
NDI improves by 2.3x if patient is working vs. litigation pending (33%)
Ottawa C/S rules to R/O fracture
No XR if there is >45 degrees Bilat. ROM and no risk factors present (if unable to rotate to 45 recommend XR)
High Risk (yes = XR if: Age >65, Dangerous MOI (fall from 1 m (5 stairs), diving injury, high speed MVC or rollover/ejection, Bike collision), Paraesthesia in UE/LE
Low Risk, (no = XR) if: Simple RE MVC, sitting position in ED, Able to ambulate, delayed pain onset, no mid C/S tenderness
Nexus II CT scan S/P head injury
Evidence of skull Fx Scalp hematoma Neuro deficit Altered alertness (GCS 15) Age > 65
Neck pain classification
Pain Control Centralization CGH Exercise and conditioning Mobility
Mobility
Recent onset of symptoms
No radiculopathy
Tx: MTT and exercise
Pain Control
Temporary classification until they can be classified. Acute injury.
Centralization
Radiculopathy
Sx below the elbow
Tx: Promote centralization
Headache
Primary C/O CGH
Tx:MTT, DNF training, Scapular PREs
Exercise/Conditioning
No Radiculopathy
Age>60
Chronic
Strength and conditioning exercises
Chronic neck pain factors
Age > 40 H/O C/S pain and coexsting LBP Cycling Dec. strength in hands Worrisome attitude Poor quality of life
ICF classification
Neck pain with: Mobility Impairments, Headaches, radiating/radiculopathy, movement/coordination impairments
Neck pain with mobility impairment
C/S AROM
C/S and T/S segmental mobility
Neck pain with Radiculopathy
ULTT(A)
Spurling’s
Distraction
Involved side rotation
Neck pain with Radiculopathy
ULTT(A)
Spurling’s
Distraction
Use of Thoracic HVLA for neck pain (CPR) (4/6 or more is ideal)
Sx
Use of HVLA for neck pain (CPR) (3/4)
Sx
Ottawa C/S rules to R/O fracture
No XR if there is >45 degrees Bilat. ROM and no risk factors present (if unable to rotate to 45 recommend XR)
High Risk (yes = XR if: Age >65, Dangerous MOI (fall from 1 m (5 stairs), diving injury, high speed MVC or rollover/ejection, Bike collision), Paraesthesia in UE/LE
Low Risk, (no = XR) if: Simple RE MVC, sitting position in ED, Able to ambulate, delayed pain onset, no mid C/S tenderness
Nexus II CT scan S/P head injury
Evidence of skull Fx
Scalp hematoma
Neuro deficit
Altered alertness (GCS 65
Neck pain classification
Pain Control Centralization CGH Exercise and conditioning Mobility
Mobility
Recent onset of symptoms
No radiculopathy
Tx: MTT and exercise
Centralization
Radiculopathy
Sx below the elbow
Tx: Promote centralization