CLINICAL CARE OF THE SPINE

Question 1

DETERMINE the management of a patient with cervical and lumbar radiculopathy as it
relates to the muscular skeletal system

Answer 1

-spontaneous resolution in weeks to months
-NSAIDS
-PT

Question 2

DETERMINE the management of a patient with cervical strain

Answer 2

-soft cervical collar 1-2weeks
-NSAIDS
-massage & manipulation

Question 3

Acute back pain lasts up to

Answer 3

4 weeks

Question 4

Subacute back pain lasts up to

Answer 4

4-12 weeks

Question 5

Chronic back pain lasts up

Answer 5

over 12 weeks

Question 6

DETERMINE the management of a patient with lower back pain

Answer 6

-Control pain
-Activity mods
-Early mobility
-Rehab

Question 7

3 Red Flags for lower back pain

Answer 7

1 Saddle anesthesia
2 Loss of bowel/bladder control
3 Lower extremity weakness

Question 8

DETERMINE the management of a patient with herniated disc

Answer 8

-Control pain
-Activity mods
-Rehab
-PT

Question 9

DETERMINE the management of a patient with scoliosis

Answer 9

-physical therapy
-pain management