Exam 3 Neck & Back

Question 1

radiculopathy vs myelopathy

Answer 1

lower motor neuron nerve root dysfnx vs. upper root

Question 2

strain

Answer 2

muscle/tendon

Question 3

sprain

Answer 3

ligament

Question 4

radiculopathy Sxs

Answer 4

hypoactive reflexes, flaccidity

Question 5

myelopathy Sxs

Answer 5

hyperactive reflexes, spasticity

Question 6

sensory loss: lateral upper/arm, shoulder

Answer 6

C5

Question 7

sensory loss: dorsolateral arm, forearm, thumb

Answer 7

C6

Question 8

cervical strain/sprain definition

Answer 8

deceleration, hyperextension then flexion

Question 9

Sxs of neural involvement

Answer 9

sensory loss, DTR changes

Question 10

cervical spondylosis presentation

Answer 10

unilateral, single level radiculopathy

Question 11

cord compression

Answer 11

upper motor neuron involvement

Question 12

cervical spondylosis definition

Answer 12

degenerative disk disease, hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum and facets

Question 13

herniated lumbar disk hallmark

Answer 13

sciatica

Question 14

lumbar disc herniation posture

Answer 14

may shift to one side

Question 15

Tx cervical, lumbar spondylosis

Answer 15

bedrest, NSAIDs, refer for neurologic

Question 16

cauda equina syndrome definition

Answer 16

acute low back pain, sciatica from massive midline herniation

Question 17

cauda equina classic Sxs

Answer 17

urinary retention and BILATERAL pain

Question 18

sciatica vs cauda equina

Answer 18

unilateral vs bilateral