Maigne's Syndrome

Question 1

What is another name for Maigne’s syndrome?

Answer 1

Thoracolumber syndrome

Question 2

What kind of nerves are affected with Maigne’s syndrome?

Answer 2

Cluneal nerves

Question 3

What type of orthopedic test would you use to get a positive sign for Maigne’s syndrome?

Answer 3

Kemp’s or Hyperextension test

Question 4

T/F: Patients NEVER complain of thoracolumbar pain

Answer 4

True

Question 5

If the patient doesn’t complain of thoracolumbar pain, then what do they complain of?

Answer 5

abdominal/testicular pain

tender over iliac crest

Question 6

What is it called when the patient complains of abdominal/testicular pain?

Answer 6

Pseudovisceral pain

Question 7

What are 2 segmental examinations of Maigne’s syndrome?

Answer 7

Lateral pressure on the spinous processes

Compression-friction of the facet joints

Question 8

What tissue examination is called when the skin fold is thickened to a greater or lesser extent, and pinching-and-rolling will always elicit tenderness?

Answer 8

Cellulalgia

Question 9

WHat is being tested when tissues of the lower lumbar and upper gluteal region are examined with the pinch-and-roll test and it being painful?

Answer 9

Gluteal Cellulalgia

Question 10

What tissue examination is called when palpation will show hardened and tender bands in some of the muscles supplied by the same nerve?

Answer 10

Myalgic cords