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C/S and T/S Flashcards

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Neck Outcome Predictors

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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%)

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Neck Outcome Predictors

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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%)

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Ottawa C/S rules to R/O fracture

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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

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Nexus II CT scan S/P head injury

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Evidence of skull Fx
Scalp hematoma
Neuro deficit
Altered alertness (GCS 15)
Age > 65
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Neck pain classification

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Pain Control
Centralization
CGH
Exercise and conditioning
Mobility
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Mobility

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Recent onset of symptoms
No radiculopathy
Tx: MTT and exercise

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Pain Control

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Temporary classification until they can be classified. Acute injury.

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Centralization

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Radiculopathy
Sx below the elbow
Tx: Promote centralization

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Headache

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Primary C/O CGH

Tx:MTT, DNF training, Scapular PREs

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Exercise/Conditioning

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No Radiculopathy
Age>60
Chronic
Strength and conditioning exercises

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Chronic neck pain factors

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Age > 40
H/O C/S pain and coexsting LBP
Cycling
Dec. strength in hands
Worrisome attitude
Poor quality of life
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ICF classification

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Neck pain with: Mobility Impairments, Headaches, radiating/radiculopathy, movement/coordination impairments

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Neck pain with mobility impairment

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C/S AROM

C/S and T/S segmental mobility

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Neck pain with Radiculopathy

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ULTT(A)
Spurling’s
Distraction
Involved side rotation

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Neck pain with Radiculopathy

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ULTT(A)
Spurling’s
Distraction

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Use of Thoracic HVLA for neck pain (CPR) (4/6 or more is ideal)

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Sx

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Use of HVLA for neck pain (CPR) (3/4)

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Sx

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Ottawa C/S rules to R/O fracture

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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

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Nexus II CT scan S/P head injury

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Evidence of skull Fx
Scalp hematoma
Neuro deficit
Altered alertness (GCS 65

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Neck pain classification

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Pain Control
Centralization
CGH
Exercise and conditioning
Mobility
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Mobility

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Recent onset of symptoms
No radiculopathy
Tx: MTT and exercise

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Centralization

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Radiculopathy
Sx below the elbow
Tx: Promote centralization

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Headache

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Primary C/O CGH

Tx:MTT, DNF training, Scapular PREs

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Exercise/Conditioning

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No Radiculopathy
Age>60
Chronic
Strength and conditioning exercises

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Chronic neck pain factors

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Age > 40
H/O C/S pain and coexsting LBP
Cycling
Dec. strength in hands
Worrisome attitude
Poor quality of life
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ICF classification

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Neck pain with: Mobility Impairments, Headaches, radiating/radiculopathy, movement/coordination impairments

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Dermatomes

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C4 - Over the acromioclavicular joint.

C5 - On the lateral (radial) side of the antecubital fossa, just proximally to the elbow.

C6 - On the dorsal surface of the proximal phalanx of the thumb.

C7 - On the dorsal surface of the proximal phalanx of the middle finger.

C8 - On the dorsal surface of the proximal phalanx of the little finger.

T1 - On the medial (ulnar) side of the antecubital fossa, just proximally to the medial epicondyle of the humerus.

T2 - At the apex of the axilla.

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Myotomes

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C1/C2: neck flexion/extension
C3: neck lateral flexion
C4: shoulder elevation
C5: shoulder abduction
C6: elbow flexion/wrist extension
C7: elbow extension/wrist flexion
C8: finger flexion
T1: finger abduction
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Neck pain with Radiculopathy

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ULTT(A)
Spurling’s
Distraction

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Neck pain with movement/coordination impairment

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CCFT (biofeedback at 22-30 in 2 mm/Hg intervals x10 sec each

DNF endurance test (40 sec average norm in patients with no neck pain)

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Use of C/S HVLA for neck pain (CPR) (3/4 predictors ideal)

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Sx 10 degrees
Pain with PA to mid-C/S
Positive patient expectations

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C/S screening exam

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Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular status
Craniovertebral ligament testing (Alar ligament)
Neuro Exam
Positional testing
Carotid palpation
CVA risk? (stroke card)
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Cervical Artery risk factors

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Trauma to upper C/S
H/O migraine
HTN
High cholesterol
Cardiac disease
DM
Coagulopathy or on thinners
long-term steroids
Recent infection
Post-partum
no mechanical cause of symptoms or trivial head/neck trauma
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CONTRAINDICATIONS for C/S OMT

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Multi-level nerve pathology
Worsening neuro function
Severe, non-mechanical pain
Unremitting night pain
Recent trauma
UMN lesion
SCI
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Instability (Risk factors)

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Congenital Syndrome (Down's)
Throat infection
H/O trauma to C/S
RA or Ankylosing spondylitis
Recent head, neck or dental surgery
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CONTRAINDICATIONS for C/S manipulation

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Dislocation
**Acute Fx or soft tissue injury**
Instability
Tumor
Infection
Myelopathy
Recent Sx
Osteoporosis
Anky. Spondylitis
RA
Vascular disease
VAI
Connective tissue disease
Coagulopathy or thinners
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Red Flags

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**H/O VBI**
dizziness
blurred vision
diplopia
nausea
tinnitus
drop attacks
dysarthria
dysphagia
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Cervical Myelopathy

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Stocking glove sensory changes
Intrinsic muscle wasting
Hyperreflexia (3+)
Multi-segmental neuro changes
Bowel-Bladder changes
Unsteady gait

(+) Clonus, Hoffman, Babinski (UMN lesion)

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C/S Myelopathy Dx cluster (3+/5)

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Gait abnormality
Age > 45
Babinski +
inverted supinator
Hoffman's +
40
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Radiculopathy

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Usually affects C5-C6

Dermatome - Radial 1/3 of the arm
Myotome - Biceps, wrist extension
DTR - Biceps

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Neural tension test false positives

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ULTT occurs at 49.4 degrees of elbow extension

Slump occurs at 15 degrees of knee extension

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Cervical Radi. predictors of short-term improvement (3/4)

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Patients to benefit from traction and exercise (CPR, 4+/5)

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Age > 55
Peripheralization with C4-C7 mobility
\+ ULTT
\+ Bakody
\+ Distraction
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Traction paramaters

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No difference between 10-40 lbs. of force

45
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Neuro glides tecniques

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Sliding (distal end lengthens while proximal end shortens)

Tensioning (distal and proximal end both lengthen)

*sliding doubles excursion with less strain of the nerve

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Neurogenic (75%) followed by venous or arterial
Pain/numbness/tingling on affected side

Venous - discoloration with swollen UE, aching and heaviness

Arterial - Chronic claudication with use

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TOS exam

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1st rib elevated
(+)CRLF test with opposite rotation and same side bending
Limited C-T junction mobility
+ULTT (ulnar N)
Pulse usually intact
Muscle imbalance with shortened scalenes,pec. minor and LS, weak SA, Lats, LT
Poor Posture

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Whiplash (WAD)

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usually grouped in the pain control group (symptoms might delay 48 hours and last for 3 months)

Tx: Education on normal activity ASAP, NSAIDs, pain-free ROM

*collar only if absolutely necessary for a few days but narcotics and relaxants not recommended

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Cervicogenic headaches

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Unilateral without side shift and ipsilateral UE pain
Aggravated by neck movement

Tx:DNF and posture training, self-snag technique for HEP

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Trigeminocervical neucleus

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TMJ, headache and neck pain all related because of this structure

51
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Migraines

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can be treated by greater occipital nerve block (30 day relief)

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CGH (Dx CLuster 3/3)

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Dec. AROM extension
Pain with OA-C3/C4 joint palpation
CFFT impaired

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C1-C2 Ligament stability test

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Sharp’s Pursor (tests the cruciform ligament)

Alar ligament

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C/S ROM

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CO-C1 responsible for nodding while C1-C2 is responsible for 50% of rotation ROM

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Red Flags

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Pancoast Tumor: H/O smoking in men over 50 y/o, nagging shoulder and scapular pain into ulnar distribution with possibility of Horner’s syndrome

Central Cord lesion: Older age, H/O trauma, RA or Down’s. Presents with gait disturbance with hyper reflexia.

Septic Arthritis: Insidious chest pain in the SC joint, H/O drug use, DM or trauma. Fever and swelling likely present.

Cholecystitis: R side medial scapular pain

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