Neck Pain Management Flashcards
Neck Pain Task Force:
No Trauma
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exercise training, manipulation, mobilization, acupuncture, analgesics, and low level laser treatment
Mercy Guidelines:
How many weeks of care is needed for a cervical radiculopathy?
And what is the recommended for care?
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- 6 weeks
- Initial high frequency = 3-5/week for 1-2 weeks, second two week trial with different form of treatment suggested if no initial response
Poor Prognosis of cervical radiculopathy care is indicated by what factors:
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poor health, prior neck pain episodes, poor psychological health, worrying, becoming angry or frustrated in response to neck pain
Good Prognosis of cervical radiculopathy care is indicated by what factors:
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Self assurance coping style, optimism, less need to socialize
Disc herniation accounts for ____% of Cerv. Radic. Cases
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20-25%
MCC of spinal cord dysfunction in ppl >55
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myelopathy
Myelopathy is present in __% of ppl >70 yo
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90
Myelopathy is more common in M or F?
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Males
Myelopathy is most common in what ethnicity?
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Asians
Gait Abnormalities are found in __% of patients with a confirmed Myelopathy by MRI
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91%
In myelopathy patient, surgery is recommended for “hard” lesions such as:
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- Spondylosis
- ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament
- possibility of permanent neurological damage
Burner stinger eval will MC find weakness of what movements?
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shoulder abduction, external rotation, arm flexion
-can be delayed onset. examine ~1 week post injury
Torticolis is often found in babies who had a ___ delivery
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Breech
Frank/Extended, Flexed/Complete, Footling Breech are the variations
