Case Study Flashcards

1
Q

Patient initial presentation

A

30 year old
Three year history of left upper extremity motor strength loss and numbness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Patient symptoms

A

Initially left upper extremity motor strength loss and numbness then to the right then back to left

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Medical history

A

No trauma or pain or comorbidities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Differential Rx

A

Nerve root compression or neuro disorders such as ALS or SC lesion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

MRI of C spine findings

A

Abnormal signal within c spine leading to the suspicion of demyelination or astrocytoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Neuro diagnosis

A

MS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Importance of the study

A

Chiropractors role in neurological conditions and advanced imaging

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly