Differential diagnosis Flashcards
what is caud equine
were type of spinal stenosis whirr all nerve too the lower back become compressed
Differential diagnosis for hip and back
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Disk herniation
Sacroiliac Joint Injuries
Hip flexor injury
cauda equine signs and symptoms
patient with cauda equine may experience some or all of these “red flag “symptoms associated with lower back pain
- urinary retention
urinary and feral incontinence
saddle numbness around the anus genitals and bittocks
weakness or paralysis
pain in back or legs
sexual dysfunciton
what to do with red flag cauda equina
emergency transfer to hospital
maintain comfort and manage pain
what is disc herniation
A slipped disc, also called a prolapsed or herniated disc, is where a soft cushion of tissue between the bones in your spine pushes out of place.
Signs and symptoms
lower back pain
numbness or tinging in shoulders, back, arms, hands legs or feet
neck pain
problems bending or straightening back
muscle weakness
pain in the buttocks, hips or legs ( if disc is pressing on sciatic nerve)
some patient may have no symptoms
recommendations for disc herniation
what is a Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injury
injury to the join
signs and symptoms of a Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injury
pain localised to the buttocks which can present with numbnesss, tingling, weakness, referred pain and leg instability.
pain which can be stabbing in nature
patient may complain of not being able to sleep on the affected side
pain can be worse during menstruation
what can exacerbate symptoms in a patient with Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injury
walking up and down stairs
sitting cross legged
prolonged standing or sitting
reccomendatiosn for Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injury
signs and symptoms of a hip flexor injur
moderate/severe pain that seems to come on suddenly
increasing pain hen listing thighs to chest
pain on stretching hip muscle
muscle spasms at thigh or hip
tendernesss to tough from of hip
swelling or bruising to hip and thigh area
reccomendations for hip flexor injury
