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Lumbar Spine Exam Flashcards

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For the 2021 Revision of LBP CPG, what differentiates “acute” versus “chronic”

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Acute < 6 wks of sxs

Chronic > 6 wks

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According to the LBP Decision tree, to understand the pt’s LBP experience, you want to assess for pain related psychology distress. What are 3 options for doing so?

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  1. STarT Back Screening tool
  2. Orebro MSK Pain Questionnaire
  3. OSPRO -Yellow flag tool
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According to the LBP Decision tree, to understand the pt’s LBP experience, you want to collect baseline outcome assessment info. What are 3 options for doing so?

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  1. Oswestry Disability index (ODI)
  2. Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)
  3. Pt Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)
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What are the 5 subgroup classifications for ACUTE LBP?

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Acute LBP w/…
1. Movement Coordination Impairments

  1. Related cognitive or affective tendencies
  2. Mobility deficits
  3. Related (referred ) LE pain
  4. Radiating pain
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What are the 3 subgroup classifications for CHRONIC LBP?

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Chronic LBP w/…
1. Movement coordination impairments

  1. Radiating pain
  2. Generalized pain
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If a pt scores 3 or less on the start back, what does that indicate?

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Low risk (of disability)

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If a pt scores 4 or more on the start back, but their sub score (Q5-9) is 3 or less, what does that indicate?

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Medium risk (of disability)

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If a pt scores 4 or more on the start back, but their sub score (Q5-9) is 4 or more, what does that indicate?

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High risk (of disability)

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What does the OREBRO test for?

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likelihood to have future disability that interferes with employment

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What is the MCID for OREBRO?

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What is the OSPRO used for?

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Yellow flag assessment tool that can be used to determine full-length questionnaire score estimates or ID “yellow flags”

OSPRO = Optimal Screening for Prediction of Referral and Outcome

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What 3 categories are included in the OSPRO?

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  1. Negative mood
    • depression
    • state-trait anxiety
    • state-trait anger
  2. Fear avoidance
    • FABQ
    • Pain catastrophizing
    • Kinesiophobia
    • Pain anxiety
  3. Postive affect/coping
    • Pain self-efficacy
    • self-efficacy for rehab
    • chronic pain acceptance
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Describe the interpretation for score ranges on the ODI?

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Low/minimal disability = 0-21%

Mod = 21-40%

Severe = 41-60%

Crippled = 61-80%

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What is the MCD for the ODI?

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11%

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what is the range that the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire is out of?

What does 0 indicate?

what is the MCD?

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0-24%

0 = no disability

MCD = ~5% depending on pop

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What is the MCD for PSFS (average score, not single activity score)?

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2 points

(3 if single activity score)

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Name the SINSS in order

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Severity
Irritability
Nature
Stage
Stability

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Define severity

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Intensity of sxs and extent that they limit normal activity

ex. pain scale, functional limitations (“I can bend over and touch toes but it hurts a little when I do”)

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Define irritability

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ease in which sxs are produced and time it takes to settle

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define nature

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type and extent/degree of injury/illness

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define stage (SINSS)

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acute, sub-acute, chronic, acute on chronic etc

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Define stability (SINSS)

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how are sxs changing? better/worse/same? stable/unstable?

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What are LBP risk factors?

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Mod-strong evidence for:
1. smoking (2x more likely)
2. spending > 1hr/day in vehicle (2x)
3. spending > 1 hr/day in activity w/ vibratory forces (mowers, saws, etc.) (5x)
4. full-term pregnancy w/ vaginal delivery (3x)

Weak evidence:
1. Repetitive heavy lifting
2. obesity & poor conditioning

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There is a favorable natural history of acute LBP. 30-60% of people recover in ___ week(s)

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1 week

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There is a favorable natural history of acute LBP. 60-90% of people recover in ___ week(s)

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6 weeks

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There is a favorable natural history of acute LBP. 95% of people recover in ___ week(s)

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12 weeks (3 mo)

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According to a 2009 study, what is the greatest predictor of whether someone will have spinal surgery?

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of surgeons in local pop

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Of pts with LBP, what % have mechanical LBP?

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97%

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Of pts with LBP, what % have a visceral disease that is causing the pain, leading you to referring them?

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2%

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What are 4 general visceral disease categories that could be the reason your pt has LBP?

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  1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
  2. GI diseases
  3. Disease of pelvic organs
  4. Renal disease
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What % of patients with LBP have a nonmechanical spinal condition that isn’t a visceral disease?

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1%

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What potential nonmechanical and non-visceral conditions can be the reason for a pt’s LBP?

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  1. Neoplasia
  2. Inflammatory arthritis
  3. Infection
  4. Paget’s disease (bone breakdown)
  5. Scheuermann’s disease (vertebral endplate ~kyphosis)
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What interview questionnaire info would you expect for a pt with a bone related tumor?

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  1. Constant pn not affected by position or activity, worse at night & worse w/ WBing
  2. Age > 50
  3. Hx of cancer
  4. Failure of conservative intervention (within 30 days)
  5. Unexplained weight loss
  6. no relief w/ bed-rest
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T or F: Cauda Equina Syndrome is a neurological emergency!

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T

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What should you do for a pt with suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome?

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Refer immediately to physician/ortho spine surgeon/neurosurgeon/local ED!

**surgery = most successful within 72 hours from onset

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Cauda equina syndrome is often assoc w/ nontraumatic massive midline post disc herniation. What spinal segments are most common for CES to occur?

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L4-5 > L5-S1 > L3-4

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what are the consequences of delayed treatment for cauda equina syndrome?

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pt may differ from long-term loss of B&B, sexual function

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What are risk factors for cauda equina syndrome?

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  1. LB injury w/ central disc herniation
  2. central canal stenosis
  3. spinal fx
  4. ankylosing spondylitis
  5. TB
  6. Pott’s disease
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What diagnostic findings would suggest that a pt has CES?

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  1. Urinary retention (cannot void) –> most Sn & Sp!
  2. Unilat/bilat sciatica
  3. Unilat/bilat motor/sensory deficits
    • SLR test (reproduction of radicular sxs in LE 20-70 deg hip flex)
  5. Sensory deficit: buttocks, post-sup thigh, perianal region (“saddle”)
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What info would you expect from a history for a pt with a suspected back-related infection?

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  1. Recent infection (UTI, skin etc)
  2. IV drug user/abuser
  3. Concurrent immunosuppressive disorder (HIV, TB etc)
  4. Reports of fever, malaise, swelling
  5. Limited mobility
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What info would you expect from a history for a pt with a suspected SPINAL COMPRESSION FX?

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  1. Hx of trauma (MVA, fall from height, direct blow to spine)
  2. Hx of minor trauma for osteoporotic or elderly individuals (falls, heavy lifts)
  3. Age >75
  4. Prolonged use of corticosteroids
  5. Inc pn w/ WBing
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What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)?

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= abdominal aortic vessel distension of 3 cm or more (risk of rupture increases as diameter approaches 5-6 cm)

*most common 60+

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What are 6 risk factors for AAA?

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  1. Age (>)
  2. Male (5-6x more common)
  3. Hx of smoking (3-5x)
  4. DM
  5. Hx of CAD and hypercholesterolemia
  6. Family hx of AAA
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How would you expect a pt with a suspect AAA present clinically?

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  1. back pn = most common! (referral pn)
  2. can present as abdominal, groin, or buttock pn
  3. Pn inc w/ general activity, but not w/ spinal movement (not mechanical to spine)
    -Inc w/ CV load, but not
    specific
  4. Insidious onset & may progress slowly or quickly
  5. May complain of early satiety (feeling full), weight loss, nausea
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What would you include in your exam of a pt with a suspected AAA?

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  1. Palpation - AA diameter
  2. Bounding mass (not just pulse) = indicative of rupture
  3. Auscultation for bruit (vascular sound assoc w/ turbulent blood flow)
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What 2 factors would INCREASE your suspicion of AAA?

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  1. Sxs NOT realted to mvmt stresses
  2. Abdominal girth <100 cm (40 in)
47
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What are S&S of digestive/GI system disorders?

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  1. difficulty swallowing
  2. heartburn & indigestion
  3. specific food intolerances
  4. changes in appetite
  5. Bowel dysfunction
  6. Abdominal distension
  7. fevers/chills/sweats/ nausea
  8. rebound tenderness
  9. pn relieved by sitting forward in flexed posture (pancreatic etiology)
  10. colicky abdominal pn
48
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What digestive organs can refer to the region of the low back?

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  1. stomach, small intestine, large intestine/colon, prostate, kindey, bladder
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What interview info would you expect from a pt with suspected ACUTE LBP w/ movement coordination impairments?

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  1. Acute exacerbation of RECURRING LBP, commonly assoc w/ referred LE pn
  2. sxs often incl: numerous episodes of LBP and/or LB-related LE pn in recent yrs
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What interview info would you expect from a pt with suspected ACUTE LBP w/ MOBILITY DEFICITS?

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  1. acute LBP, buttock, or thigh pn (<6wks)
  2. onset of sxs often linked to recent unguarded/awk mvmt or position
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What interview info would you expect from a pt with suspected ACUTE LBP w/ RELATED (REFERRED) LE PAIN?

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  1. LBP commonly assoc w/ referred buttock, thigh, or leg pn, that worsens w/ FLEX activities & sitting
  2. numerous LB-related LE pn episodes
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what physical exam data would help to rule in ACUTE LBP w/ MOVEMENT COORDINATION IMPAIRMENTS?

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  1. sxs reproduced mid-range motions that worsen w/ end-range
  2. sxs reproduced provocation of involved lumbar segment(s)
  3. observable mvmt coordination impairments of LB region w/ FLEX/EXT, or ADLs
  4. Diminised trunk/pelvic region mm strength/endurance
  5. mobility deficits of thorax & hips (may be present)
  6. HYPERmobility of lumbar/sacroiliac (may be present)
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what physical exam data would help to rule IN ACUTE LBP w/ RELATED COGNITIVE OR AFFECTIVE TENDENCIES?

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  1. suggests presence of fear-avoidance, pn catastrophizing, or depression (with high scores of related questionnaires)
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what physical exam data would help to rule IN ACUTE LBP w/ MOBILITY DEFICITS

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  1. Lower TS or LS ROM limitations
  2. LB and LB-related LE pain reproduced w/:
    • end range spinal
      motions
    • provocation of involved
      lower TS or LS segments
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What physical exam data would help to rule OUT ACUTE LBP w/ MOVEMENT COORDINATION IMPAIRMENTS?

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  1. adequate L/R passive SLR (80deg) and thorax rot (80deg) mobility
  2. normal trunk flexor (DL lower test), trunk extensors (sorenson test), lateral abd and hip abd (side plank), hip & thigh mm performance (SEBT)
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What physical exam data would help to rule OUT ACUTE LBP w/ MOBILITY DEFICITS?

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  1. Combined end-range spinal motions (quadrant) w/ OP is PAIN FREE
  2. Unable to produce LBP/LE pn w/ provocation of lower TS or LS segments (ie. end-range UPAs)
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what physical exam data would help to rule IN ACUTE LBP w/ RELATED (REFERRED) LE PAIN?

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  1. LBP & LE pain that can be CENTRALIZED & DIMINISHED w/ positioning, manual procedures, and/or repeated movements
  2. Lateral trunk shift, reduced reduced lumbar lordosis, lim lumbar ext,
  3. findings assoc w/ movement coordination impairments are commonly present
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What interview info would you expect from a pt with suspected ACUTE LBP w/ RADIATING PN?

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  1. acute LBP w/ assoc radiating (narrow band of lancinating) pn in involved LE
  2. LE pareethesia, numbness, weakness may be reported
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what physical exam data would help to rule IN ACUTE LBP w/ RADIATING PN?

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  1. sxs reproduced w/ MID-range and worsen w/ END-range spinal mobility, LLT/SLR, and/or slump test
  2. signs of nerve root involvement (sensory, strength, reflex deficits) - may be present
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What 5 factors are included in the CPR for a positive response to manipulation for LBP?

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  1. Sxs <16 days
  2. No sxs distal to knee
  3. FABQWK <19 (higher score = greater fear avoidance beliefs)
  4. Hip IR >35 deg
  5. Lumbar HYPOmobility
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T or F: basically everyone who have CLBP will have mvmt coordination impairments?

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T

62
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What interview info is expected for a pt with suspected CHRONIC LBP W/ MOVEMENT COORDINATION IMPAIRMENTS?

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Chronic, recurring LBP that is commonly assoc w/ referred LE pn

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What physical exam findings would help you rule IN CHRONIC LBP w/ MOVEMENT COORDINATION IMPAIRMENTS?

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  1. LBP and/or LB-related LE pn that worsens s/ sustained END-range movements
  2. Observable mvmt coordination impairments of LB w/ FLEX/EXT, ADLs/recreational activities
  3. Diminished trunk/pelvic region mm strength/endurance
  4. Mobility deficits of thorax and hips (may be present)
  5. Signs of LS segmental or sacroiliac HYPERmobility (may be present)
  6. General ligamentous laxity
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What physical exam findings would help you rule OUT CHRONIC LBP w/ MOVEMENT COORDINATION IMPAIRMENTS?

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  1. adequate L/R passive SLR (80deg) and thorax rot (80deg) mobility
  2. normal trunk flexor (DL lower test), trunk extensors (sorenson test), lateral abd and hip abd (side plank), hip & thigh mm performance (SEBT)

(same as acute)

65
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What indictates “hypermobile” based on the beighton score?

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4 or more out of 9

66
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What is included in the 2007 CPR for stabilization (old name)/Movement coordination classification?

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  1. younger age <40
  2. greater general flexibility
  3. “instability catch” or aberrant movements (during flex/ext)
    • findings for prone instability test
67
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what is normal lumbopelvic rhythm?

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head/upper trunk –>
pelvis shifts back –>
spine full ROM –>
pelvis ant tilt –>
lengthen post LE mm

68
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What is gower’s sign?

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walk up legs w/ hands (aberrant motion seen w/ patients w/ movement coordination impairments)

69
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What exam measures would you include for a pt with suspected movement coordination impairments?

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-Obs dynamic mvmts (walking, running, step down test, SEBT, etc)

-Aberrant motion assessment

-Modified trendelenburg test

-Prone PA segmental mobility

-PPIVM (passive physiological intervertebral motion)

-Sidelying PPIVMs

  • Active SLR test/ pelvis force closure test
  • Passive lumbar extension test

-Strength (hip abd, trunk flexors/ext, trunk power/endurance, lat abs, hip ext)

-Functional movement screen (rotatry stability)

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What interview info is expected for a pt with suspected CHRONIC LBP W/ RADIATING PN?

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  1. Chronic, recurring, mid-back and/or LBP w/ assoc radiating pn & potential sensory, strength, or reflex deficits in involved LE
  2. LE paresthesias, numbness, weakness (may be reported)
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What physical exam findings would help you rule IN CHRONIC LBP w/ RADIATING PN?

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  1. sxs reproduced w/ MID-range & worsen w/ END-range spinal mobility, lower limb tension/SLR, slump
  2. signs of nerve root involvement (sensory, strength, or reflex deficits) may be present
72
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What 3 fundamental biomechanical functions must nerve be capable of?

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  1. Withstanding tension
  2. Sliding
  3. Withstanding compression
73
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What are contraindications and precautions of neurodynamic assessment?

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Contraindications:
1. Recent neural surgery
2. Any condition where mvmt across the jts would be contraindicated (ie. fx)

Precautions:
1. highly irritable conditions
2. progressing radicular signs
3. recent neural injury

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What is the meaning behind the acronym “TED SID PIP”

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Used in neurodynamic testing to isolate sensitization of specific nerves:

TED: Tibial (Ev + DF)
SID: Sural (Inv + DF)
PIP: Peroneal (Inv + PF)

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What interview info is expected for a pt with suspected CHRONIC LBP W/ GENERALIZED PN?

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  1. LBP and/or LB-related LE pn w/ sxs duration > 3 mo
  2. suggested presence of fear-avoidance beliefs. pain catastrophizing, depression
76
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How can you rule out CLBP w/ Generalized pn?

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scores on psychosocial subscale of start back total to 0

77
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T or F: only ~15% of LBP can be given a specific pathoanatomical dx

A

T

78
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What does spondylosis mean?

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= spine is abnormal

“osis” = problem/abnormal

typicall means degenerative OA of vertebral jts

79
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what is spondylitis?

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inflammation of vertebral jts

80
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what is spondylolysis?

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defect of a vertebrae; defect in the pars interarticularis of the the vertebral arch

“lysis” = loosen/break down

81
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what is spondylolisthesis?

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forward displacement of a vertebra; often after fx

“listhesis” = slippage

82
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what spinal mvmt is typically aggravating for a pt with symptomatic disc-involved back pn?

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flexion

83
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what spinal mvmt is typically relieving for a pt w/ symptomatic disc-involved back pn?

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extension

84
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What are 4 types of disc injuries?

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  1. degeneration/protrusion: disc bulges post w/o annulus rupture
  2. prolapse/herniation: disc bulges more significantly but outer fibers of annulus= intact
    • Common levels of herniation:
      L4/5>L5/S1>L3/4>L2/3>L1/2

3.extrusion: annulus perforated; discal material moves into epidural space (can be source of chemical irritant for lumbar n roots)

  1. sequestration: discal fragments outside disc, sig disruption of passive disc structures
85
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What is the most common level of disc herniation/prolapse?

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L4/5

86
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What clinical presentation would you expect for someone with LSS?

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-LBP

-tension or weakness w/ walking or standing (and stairs)

  • sxs extending into buttock, and/or 1 or both LE
  • sxs improve w/ FLEX and SITTING
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What 5 factors are included in Cook’s CPR for LSS?

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  1. Pn during walking/standing
  2. Pn relief upon sitting
  3. Age > 48
  4. B LE sxs
  5. Leg pn > back pn

(4/5 findings: Sp 98%)

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Differentiate btwn Neurogenic claudication and vascular claudication

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NEUROGENIC CLAUDICATION
- pn in buttock/leg mm caused by nerve root compression
- walking on incline (flex) often dec sxs
- 2 stage treadmill test

VASCULAR CLAUDICATION
- pn in buttock/leg mm caused by poor arterial blood flow
- walking on incline/flex WON’T dec sxs
- ABI: < 1.0 = inc likelihood of PAD
- 5 P’s: inc Pallor, dec pulses, perishing (cold), pain, paresthesia, paralysis

89
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An ABI score of < what # indicates increased likelihood of PAD?

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< 1.0

90
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Where does inflammation related to Ankylosing spondylitis start?

A

Sacrum! (SIJ)

91
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T or F: Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune condition?

A

T

92
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How do the early vs advanced stages of Ankylosing spondylitis differ?

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EARLY:
- B sacroilitis = early radiographic sign
- SIJ pn; chronic LBP
- back contour may appear norm but LS flex may be lim

ADVANCED:
- SIJ, LS, TS, ribs
- back straightened w/ “ironed out” appearance

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What clinical sx of AS has a SEN of 1.0? Meaning that if it is neg, then you can be 100% positive to rule out AS.

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age onset </= 40

*if pt w/ LBP is 20-30’s, you should always be thinking re: AS as differential dx

94
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What 5 pt hx factors would you potentially expect for someone w/ AS?

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  1. pn NOT relieved by rest/lying down
  2. back pn at night
  3. morning stiffness >30 min
  4. pn/stiffness RELIEVED by exercise

5 Age of onset </= 40 yrs (Sn 1.0)

95
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T or F: ossification of annulus fibrosus, facet jts, ALL, interspinal ligs can occur with AS?

A

T

96
Q

What is FACET SYNDROME?

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pn/inflammation in facet jt, capsule, or surrounding tissues due to trauma, degenerative change, and/or nerve irritation

97
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When is strain highest on facet jts?

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end-range extension

98
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What spinal. movement is relieving for pts with facet syndrome?

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flexion (opening)

*ext = aggravating (closing)

99
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what would you expect for a neuro screen for a pt with facet syndrome?

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  • myotomes seldom affected
  • sensory/dermatomes NOT affected

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