Msk conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Name the different types of pain and give a brief definition.
A
Localised
Referred
1. Somatic
2. Visceral
Radicular
Radiculopathy
2
Q
What % of LBP is non-specific
A
90%
3
Q
List examples of specific lower back pain
A
- Cancer
- Infection
- Fractures
- Spinal deformity
- Nerve compression
4
Q
What are the symptoms of Metastatic Bone Disease,
A
- Severe unremitting pain
- Unable to lie flat
- Night pain
- Systemically unwell
- Unexplained weight loss
- Thoracic pain
- Unfamiliar back pain
- Neurological symptoms
5
Q
What are the symptoms for Cauda equina syndrome?
A
- Change in saddle sensation
- Sexual dysfunction
- Altered urinary function
- Incontinence
- Retention
- Altered bowel function
- Incontinence
- Constipation
- Neurological symptoms
6
Q
What are the symptoms for a spinot infection?
A
- Back pain
- Fever
- Recent pre-existing infection
- Unexplained weight loss
- Neurological symptoms
