Intro to Spine (2) Flashcards
evaluation algorithm
CHARTS
CHARTS
chief complaint
history
asymmetries of bony landmarks
range or motion/mobility
tissue tension
special tests
what does the chief complaint and history include
intake forms
what’s my plan
what do intake forms screen for–> CH
serious pathology
risk of chronicity
nociplasticity
examples of intake forms
NPRQ
body chart
ODI/NDI
FABQ
pain diagram
VAS
PCS
what does C/H do
categorize/classify
helps us develop a plan
red flags –> 5 Ds
dizziness
dysarthria (talking)
dysphagia (swallowing)
diplopia (double vision)
drop attacks
red flags –> 3 Ns
nausea
nystagmus (eyes flicking)
numbness (of face)
red flag –> A
ataxia
orange flags
assess risk of poor outcomes in tx
“red flags” for the mental health and psychological aspect of pt presentation
examples of orange flags
alcohol addiction
PTSD
clinical depression
major personality dysfxn
what do orange flags require
specialist referral
SINSS
severity
irritability
nature
stage
stability
what is SINSS referring to
the presentation of the symptoms
severity –> SINSS
intensity of pain
impact on the pt’s life
presence or absence of night pain
pain meds needed
how do we rate severity
min
mod
max
min –> severity
0-3/10
no ADL limitations
no guarding
minimal meds
mod –> severity
4-7