Lumbar symptom presentation

Question 1

Presentation of ANR

Answer 1

History of low back pain Leg symptoms never went away completely Sitting not an issue Walking makes it feel better Sharp pain in leg when bending forward

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Spondylosis

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Pain asymmetrical or symmetrical Pain is localized Episodes of pain Time between episodes will decrease if not treated

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Presentation of herniated disk in lumbar

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Pain on unilateral or symmetrical side Worse with flexion Mornings and evenings worse Periods of no pain

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Presentation of lumbar radiculopathy

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Pain across the back Progresses down the leg Constant or intermittent Paresthesia starts suddenly Worse in certain positions or activities

Question 2

Spondylosthesis

Answer 2

Bain across back Painful “catching” feeling Flexion feels better than extension Getting into and out of positions is painful Feel weak Difficulty standing straight up

Question 2

Presentation of ANR

Answer 2

History of low back pain Leg symptoms never went away completely Sitting not an issue Walking makes it feel better Sharp pain in leg when bending forward

Question 5

Lumbar stenosis

Answer 5

Stiffness in back Pain goes down one or both leg Pain with walking or extension Pain gets better with sitting

Question 7

Stiffness in back Pain goes down one or both leg Pain with walking or extension Pain gets better with sitting

Answer 7

Lumbar stenosis

Question 8

Pain usually asymmetrical Localized pain Most cases are insidious Trauma can be the cause Ok in stationary position Extending or SB is problematic

Answer 8

Spondylolysis

Question 9

History of low back pain Leg symptoms never went away completely Sitting not an issue Walking makes it feel better Sharp pain in leg when bending forward

Answer 9

Presentation of ANR

Question 10

Pain across the back Progresses down the leg Constant or intermittent Paresthesia starts suddenly Worse in certain positions or activities

Answer 10

Presentation of lumbar radiculopathy

Question 11

History of low back pain Leg symptoms never went away completely Sitting not an issue Walking makes it feel better Sharp pain in leg when bending forward

Answer 11

Presentation of ANR

Question 12

Pain asymmetrical or symmetrical Pain is localized Episodes of pain Time between episodes will decrease if not treated

Answer 12

Spondylosis

Question 13

Pain on unilateral or symmetrical side Worse with flexion Mornings and evenings worse Periods of no pain

Answer 13

Presentation of herniated disk in lumbar

Question 15

Spondylolysis

Answer 15

Pain usually asymmetrical Localized pain Most cases are insidious Trauma can be the cause Ok in stationary position Extending or SB is problematic

Question 16

Bain across back Painful “catching” feeling Flexion feels better than extension Getting into and out of positions is painful Feel weak Difficulty standing straight up

Answer 16

Spondylosthesis