Lecture 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Location on Spinal Nerves
A
Superior to the corresponding vertebra
2
Q
Spurling Test
A
- Test cervical nerve root impingement
- Rotate and side bend towards side of discomfort
- doctor compresses
3
Q
Torticollis
A
- Unilateral contraction of Sternocleidomastoid muscle
- Side bend towards and chin rotated away
4
Q
Congenital torticollis
A
- May cause facial asymmetry
- Changes in cervical vertebrae
- May find palpable lump within muscle
5
Q
Causes of Acquired Torticollis
A
- Cervical lymphadenitis
- Minor trauma neck injury
- Unilateral subluxation of the vertebra
- Fractures
- Spinal tumor
- Retropharyngeal tumor
- Strabismus (ocular torticollis)
6
Q
Cervical Radiculopathy
A
- Root compression of spinal nerves
- May cause pain, tingling, or numbness
7
Q
Causes of Radiculopathy
A
- DDD
- Disc Herniation
- Cervical arthritis with osteophyte format
8
Q
Degenerative Disc Disease
A
- Loss of height
- Disc deteriorate
- May effect nerves
- Lower discs effected more
