Neurogenic Claudation (Stenosis) Flashcards by Holly Hyland | Brainscape

Q

Age of onset

A

Mid 40s and older

Peaks in 60s

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Male/Female

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males overall, but women increase in their 60s

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Family History

A

Negative

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Predisposing health risks

A

DDD

DJD

Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

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Onset and progression

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Onset: insidious

Progression: slow, gradual

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Symptom Location

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Starts as LBP

Buttocks, thighs, calves, feet

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Symptoms Descriptors

A

Ache

Tiredness

Burning

Tingling

Numbness

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Aggravating factors

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Walking

Standing

Trunk Extension

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Alleviating symptoms

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Relief takes longer (approximately 10 minutes or more)

Rest

Trunk Flexion

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Review of systems

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None

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ROM/Mobility

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Decreased trunk extension- possibly pain provoked

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Palpation/Observation

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Normal

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Special Tests

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Treadmill test- at set speed verse normal walking

Neuro deficits- strength, sensation, DTRs

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