Cheung Part 4 Flashcards
what myotome covers the deltoid
C5
what myotome covers the biceps and wrist extensors
C6
what myotome covers the triceps and wrist flexors
C7
what myotome covers the finger flexors
C8
what myotome covers the interossei
T1
what is DISH
idiopathic disease characterized by osteophyte formation spanning several vertebra
what are the symptoms of DISH
stiff spine
spine
what tests are done in DISH
X-rays show birding osteophytes over 4 vertebra
no HLA association
what is used to treat DISH
NSAIDs
what is radiculopathy
compression of nerve root
what are the symptoms of radiculopathy
unilateral radiating dermatomal pain
what is seen in physical exam with radiculopathy
ROM causes radiating pain
dermatomal weakness and parenthesis
no upper motor neuron signs
what does an MRI show in radiulopathy
nerve root compression
how is radiculopathy treated
NSAIDs
steroid injections
PT traction
surgical decompression
what is myelopathy
compression of the spinal cord
what are the symptoms of myelopathy
bilateral weakness
difficulty with fine motor tasks
wide gait
what exams results are seen in myelopathy
bowel or bladder dysfunction
upper motor Neuron sings