Cervical Spine Dx Flashcards

1
Q

What type of spinal mechanics does C3 have?

A

Modified type II

Rotate and sidebend in SAME direction

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2
Q

What is the only motion found at AA joint?

A

Rotation

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3
Q

What nerve roots are tested during DTR of the brachioradialis?

A

C6

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4
Q

How would you demonstrate gross motion testing of the cervical spine on your patient?

A

Have pt actively flex, extend, sidebend and rotate

Then passively

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5
Q

What would be a positive Spurling’s test and what does that indicate?

A

Positive test would be pain down the arm following a nerve root
Indicates compression

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6
Q

Name five DTR location, their nerve roots and how you document a normal finding

A
Biceps C5
Brachioradialis C6
Triceps C7
Patellar L4
Achilles S1
Normal - +2/4 (location) B/L
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7
Q

What should you do before assessing rotation of the AA joint?

A

Flex to block out rotation of C2-C7

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8
Q

What does modified type 1 mechanics mean and which part of the cervical spine uses this?

A

F and E

OA joint

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9
Q

If when laterally translating the OA joint in neutral, I have a restriction of translation to the right, what can I assume?

A

If the OA won’t laterally translate to the right, it means that the joint is side bent right and rotated left
Modified type I so know they are opposite

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