M5 Lower Cervical

Question 1

In ____ syndrome, rarely does pain radiate into the arms. Patients may experience an increase in discomfort with extension of the neck.

Answer 1

Cervical facet syndrome

Question 2

Name a few orthos for cervical facet syndrome:

Answer 2

1. Distraction test
2. Jackson’s compression test
3. Maximum cervical compression
4. Shoulder depression

Question 3

Common cervical injury in motor vehicle accidents

Answer 3

Cervical sprain/strain

Question 4

What two cervical nerve roots are the most commonly affected by a cervical disc herniation?

Answer 4

C6 (25%), C7 (60%)

Question 5

The occipitoatlantal joint is responsible for __% of flexion/extension

Answer 5

50%

Question 6

The ___ joint is responsible for 50% of cervical rotation

Answer 6

Atlantoaxial

Question 7

The __ (cervical segment) foramina are the largest in the C-Spine. It progressively decreases from this segment

Answer 7

C2-3

Question 8

The foraminal compression test, called ____ is considered the best test for confirming the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy

Answer 8

Spurling test