Midterm- Sublux Flashcards
What does VSC stand for?
Vertebral Subluxation Complex
What is the Vertebral Subluxation Complex?
- model of spinal dysfunction
- organizes thoughts in structured manner
- provides a common language for chiropractors to discuses various approaches to patient care
What are the 7 components to the VSC?
- Kinesiopathology
- Neuropathology
- Myopathology
- Histopathology
- Pathoanatomy
- Pathophysiology
- Pathobiochemistry
Which component of the VSC deals with position and motion?
Kinesiopathology
What component of the VSC does static palpation and posture fall under?
Kinesiopathology observed
(so does history, ROM, motion palpation, and imaging)
myopathology also has palpation and posture
Which component of the VSC does reflexes, altered sensation, and pain fall under?
Neuropathology
Which component of the VSC does edema and inflammation fall under?
Histopathology
Which component of the VSC does tone, weakness, and atrophy fall under?
Myopathology
Which component of the VSC does disruption of normal physiology fall under?
Pathophysiology
Which component of the VSC does Nature of Disease: causes, processess, development, and consequences fall under?
Pathoanatomy
Which component of the VSC does disruption of Normal biochemistry fall under?
Pathobiochemistry
What will pain and instrumentation be for a VSC?
neuropathology observed
history, deep tendon reflexes, sensory and motor exam, imaging, nerve conduction velocity
Which part of the VSC does palpation, posture, and a motor exam fall under?
myopathology observed
also history, electromyography
Which component of the VSC is “Dis-ease at the tissue level”?
Histopathology
Which component of the VSC would an inflammation response fall under? What are key features of this?
Histopathology
- Redness (Rubor)
- Swelling (Tumor)
- Heat (Calor)
- Pain (Dolor)
Which part of the VSC would visualization and palpation be used for?
Histopathology observed
also history, imaging, and blood chemistry
What is the P.A.R.T. System?
developed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Physical exam requirements to demonstrate/document medical necessity
What do the different components of the P.A.R.T. System stand for?
P = pain and tenderness A = asymmetry or misalignment R = ROM abnormality T = tissue tone changes
How many components of the PART system is needed? What must one of them be?
2 of the 4 PART components needed
1 must be A-symmetry or R-OM
What is the P component of the PART system, and how is it described?
Pain or tenderness
location, quality, and intensity
What is the A component of the PART system? How may it be described?
Asymmetry or misalignment
regional and/or segmental level
T/F. Diagnostic imaging (x-ray) may be utilized for the A component of the PART system.
True
Describe what would be used for the Regional and Local subcategories of the A component of the PART system.
Regional – posture/scoliosis screening
Local – static palpation
T/F. Abnormal ROM may be segmental or regional.
True
What could be used to assist with the R component of the PART system?
- hypermobility/ hypomobility
- instrument assisted documentation
- diagnostic imaging
What would describing changes in tone of soft tissue such as muscles, tendons, fascia, skin, and ligaments fall under for the PART system?
T- Tissue tone