Diagnosis

Question 1

What is a subluxation?

Answer 1

A complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health

Question 2

What are the 5 parts of the Vertebra Subluxation Complex?

Answer 2

1. Kinesiopathology
2. Myopathology
3. Pathophysiology
4. Neuropathology
5. Histopathology

Question 3

What are 2 postural syndromes involved in kinesiopathology?

Answer 3

1. Upper Cross Syndrome
2. Lower Cross Syndrome

Question 4

What are 3 characteristics of Neuropathology?

Answer 4

1. Neural Adaption
2. Radiculopathy
3. Neuropathy

Question 5

What are 2 examples of Mononeuropathies?

Answer 5

1. Tunnel Syndromes
2. Sciatica

Question 6

What are 2 examples of Polyneuropathies?

Answer 6

1. Diabetic Neuropathy
2. B12 Deficiency/Folate/Pernicious Anemia

Question 7

What are 6 characteristics of Myopathology?

Answer 7

1. Muscular Adaptation
2. Muscle Spasm
3. Atrophy
4. Weakness
5. Trigger Points
6. Fibromyalgia

Question 8

What are the 7 characteristics of Histopathology?

Answer 8

1. Inflammation
2. Edema
3. Sprain/Strain
4. Neuritis
5. Myofascitis
6. Disc Degeneration
7. Degenerative Joint Disease

Question 9

What are 5 characteristics of Pathophysiology?

Answer 9

1. Adaptations from other components
2. Leads to degeneration
3. Loss of global homeostasis
4. Can lead to systemic conditions

Question 10

What are the ABCs of diagnosis?

Answer 10

Anatomy

Biomechanics (Physiology

Conditions

Severity

Question 11

What are 5 mechanical conditions?

Answer 11

1. Fracture
2. Dislocation
3. Gross Instability
4. Sprain/Strain
5. Degeneration

Question 12

What are 5 Non-Mechanical conditions?

Answer 12

1. Infection
2. Tumor
3. Metabolic
4. Arthritides
5. Blockage