Cervicothoracic Spine III

Question 1

With whiplash, there is a ______-_______ event

Answer 1

acceleration-deceleration

Question 2

What possible head injury is involved with whiplash?

Answer 2

Concussions

Question 3

You don’t have to hit your head to have a concussion?

T/F

Answer 3

T

Question 4

You should perform a CV scan if you had trauma within the last ____ months

Answer 4

3

Question 5

What are some Red Flags to look out for with whiplash?

Answer 5

Head or neck motion

Cardiovascular PMH

Question 6

With test and measures: Should proceed with…

__________ scan
__________exam
__________dysfunction
_________ _________ testing
_________ _________testing

Answer 6

cervicothoracic
biomechanical
autonomic
exertional tolerance
motor function

Question 7

Common symptoms with whiplash

Answer 7

Trauma
Acute Neck P!
Referred> radiculating P!
Concussive
Cervicothoracic and Trigeminocervical Nucleus (TCN)

Question 8

With TCN, it involves…

Answer 8

autonomic dysfunction

motor dysfunction

vestibulo-oculomotor cranial nn.

Question 9

What are the common cervicothoracic scan signs?

Observation: ?
ROM: ?
Resisted/MMT: ?
Neuro: ?
Stress tests: ?

Answer 9

Observation: possible splinting
ROM: P!ful and weak (most if all directions)
Neuro: possible for UMN/LMN findings
Stress Tests: +

Question 10

_______ tests are for joint hypermobility/instability will likely be present more commonly due to laxity from sprains

Answer 10

stability

Question 11

_______ ________ testing is for joint hypomobility due to
excessive scar tissue/fibrosis at some joints, particularly if
prolonged immobilization

Answer 11

accessory motion

Question 12

What are the most commonly involved levels with WAD?

Answer 12

C1-C3 BUT COMMONLY C2-C3

Question 13

Which joint is involved with WAD?

Answer 13

Z-joint