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Type 1 Spondylolisthesis

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-Dysplastic
-Congenital defect in neural arch or sacrum

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Type 2 Spondylolisthesis

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-Isthmic
-Lytic: Stress fracture in pars
-Acute: Fracture in Pars

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Type 3 Spondylolisthesis

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-Degenerative
-Degenerative arthrosis of regional lumbar anatomy

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Type 4 Spondylolisthesis

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-Traumatic
-Fracture of neural arch other than pars

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Type 5 Spondylolisthesis

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-Pathologic
-Occurs as a result of bone pathology

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Lumbar Myelopathy

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-Compression of the spinal cord causing neurologic dysfunction (gait disturbance, pathologic reflexes, muscle weakness, and/or numbness)

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Causes of Lumbar Myelopathy

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Degenerative changes, central disc herniations, autoimmune disorders, hernias, cysts, hematomas and spinal tumors

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Symptoms of Lumbar Myelopathy

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-Leg/Lower back pain
-Tingling, numbness or weakness
-Increased reflexes in the extremities
-Difficulty walking
-Loss of urinary or bowel control
-Issues with balance and coordination

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Lumbar Radiculopathy

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-IVF compresses the nerve root as it exits the vertebrae
-Can cause compressive or inflammatory lesions
-Compressive: Space occupying lesion
-Inflammatory: Reaction leading to sensitivity

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Examples of Lumbar Radiculopathy

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Disc herniations, degenerative changes and expansile lesions

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Risk factors of Lumbar radiculopathy

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Degenerative, repetitive lifting/twisting, chronic overloading, prior trauma, poor posture, muscle imbalance, congenital defects, family history, lack of exercise, poor core strength

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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

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Narrowing of the lumbar vertebral spinal canal with possible subsequent neural compression (neurogenic claudication)

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Neurogenic claudication

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Cramping/weakness in legs

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Stenosis: Clinical Presentation

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-Elderly undergoing extensive degenerative changes
-Discomfort is generally local as dull/achy pain
-Pain worse with extension and extercise
-Pain better with rest and flexion
-Most common at L5/S1

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Central Canal Disc Lesion

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-Compressed the spinal cord in the cervical and thoracic regions, compresses the cauda equina in the lumbar region
-Myelopathy and cauda equina syndrome
-Central, paracentral, lateral

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IVF disc lesion

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Compresses the nerve root as it exits the vertebrae
-Radiculopathy
-Medial/Lateral

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Types of Disc Lesions

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-Contained (intact annular fibers): Protrusion, Subannular extrusion
-Non-Contained (disruption of annular fibers): Transannular, Sequestered

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Progression of Disc Lesions

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-90% of patients have resolution of symptoms within 3 months of onset
-Nearly complete recovery, although flareups can occur
-75% of herniations resolve spontaneously within 6 months due to resporption of herniated material

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At what point should we be looking at surgery for a disc lesion if conservative care isn’t working

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Approximately 8-12 weeks

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Lumbar Facet Syndrome

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LBP d/t inflammation or degeneration of the facet joint or joint capsule often aggravated by hyperlordosis or extension movements
-Peak incidence in 40-50 years old

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Lumbar Facet Syndrome: Presentation

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-Dull, achy LBP w/ some sharp, acute episodes
-Insidious (degenerative)/Sudden (trauma)
-Pain worse with prolonged standings/lumbar ext
-Pain better lying supine, sitting or lumbar flexion

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Causes of stenosis

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-Primary causes: Anything that alters size/shape of the canal, usually during the developmental years
-Secondary causes: Degenerative changes or any condition that invades or compromises the space

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Grade 1 Sprain/Strain

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-Mild swelling/point tenderness over ligament
-No bruising
>10% fiber damage
-Mild stretch, no instability
(-) stretch tests, mild pain at extreme ROM
-Recovery: 2-14 days

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Grade 2: Sprain/Strain

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-Mild to moderate swelling
-Large spectrum injury that can include partial tearing
-11-90% fiber damage
-Mild to moderate instability may be demonstrated
-Recovery: 14 days to 2 months

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Grade 3: Sprain/Strain

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-Severe deep bruising/swelling
-Complete tearing of multiple ligaments, muscles, and joint capsules
-Marked instability
-Almost complete loss of ROM
-Recovery: 1-3 months

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Lumbar Sprain/Strain: Presentation

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-LBP, stiffness, or muscle spasms
-Prior history of back injury
-Limited ROM in low back d/t pain
-Pain better with rest, heat and non-weight bearing
-Pain is aggravated by activity and lifting
-Know specifics of techniques and MOI

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Coccygodynia

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-Ongoing pain syndrome around the coccyx
-Pain around the sacrococcygeal articulation
-Acute or chronic
-May have history of a sit down fall
-Pain with sitting or sit to stand
-Pain relieved by walking
-Pain with palpation/ROM

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Segmental instability

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Reversible, hypomobile segments that respond well to manipulation

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Segmental Instability

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Reversible, hypomobile segments respond well to manipulation

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Vascular claudication

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-Narrowing or blockage of an artery
-X-Rays may show arteiosclerosis

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Use of bracing

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Only use if severe, to help stabilize lumbar spine
(Not sure on time)

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DDD/DJD

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-Progressive loss of articular fibrocartilage and reactive changes to the joint margins and subchondral bone
-DJD is the most common form of joint disease and leading cause of disability with elderly

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Primary DJD

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-Idiopathic
-Abnormal biomechanics or posture
-Genetic disposition
-Metabolic causes

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Secondary DJD

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-Usually following joint trauma
-Equal gender distribution
-Childhood anatomic abnormalities
-Joint trauma or fracture
-Obesity
-Repetitive action/joint motion

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Phases of Degeneration (Kirkaldy-Willis Degenerative cascade)

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-Phase 1 (Dysfunctional Phase)
-Phase 2 (Unstable Phase)
-Phase 3 (Stabilization Phase)

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Phase 1: Dysfunctional Phase

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-Circumferential tears in outer annulus
-Nucleus pulposis loses water and proteoglycan content

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Phase 2: Unstable Phase

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-Loss of mechanical integrity, internal disc disruption, resorption and loss of disc height
-Leading to segmental instability

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Phase 3: Stabilization Phase

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Further disc resorption, disc space narrowing, endplate destruction, osteophyte formation
-Possible discogenic pain results

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What is the most common spondy

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L5

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What is the most common disc

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L4

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Who is spondy more common in

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Females, 40+ yoa

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Ankylosing Spondylitis is more prevalent in

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Males (4:1) in their 20s

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Chronic, inflammatory disorder of the axial skeleton resulting in formation of new bone at the t of ligaments and tendons

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AS Diagnosis

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Young males who have: Back pain and stiffness for 3 months, progressive chest pain and stiffness, limited chest expansion, Radiographic changes at SI joint and spine

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Reactive Arthritis

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Disease associated with the trial of urethritis, conjunctivitis, and arthritis

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Who is reactive arthritis more common in

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-Young males 9-15:1

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Psoriatic Arthritis

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Seronegative spondyarthropathy usually associated with psoriasis

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Enteropathic Arthritis

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Arthritis symptoms that develop with people that have ulcerative colitis or crohns disease

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Chronic systemic inflammatory disease resulting in symmetrical joint pain and swelling as well as subsequent destruction of the affected joints

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Who is Rheumatoid Arthritis more common in

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Females (3:1)

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How much is life expectancy shortened with RA

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-Men: 7 years, females: 3 years over 35 yoa

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Osteitis Condensans Illii

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Mild back pain and UL/BL sclerosis of the lower portion of the SI joint

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Who is osteitis condensans more common in

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Females 9:1; More common giving birth

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Osteitis Pubic

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Painful condition around the pubic symphysis

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DISH

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Diffuse overproduction of bone throughout the spine and possibly extraspinal sites

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Who is DISH more common in

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-Males (2:1)/Caucasians

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Prevalence of lumbar ligament sprains/strains

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60% of back injuries
-30-50 years old

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Recovery times of lumbar sprains/strains

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Muscle: 6-8 weeks
Ligaments: 12 weeks to 6 months

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Prevalence of Lumbar Facet Syndrome

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15-40% of LBP cases
-Peak incidence: 40-50 years old

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Acute vs. Chronic Lumbar Facet Syndrome

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Acute: Spinal Manipulation/Conservative Care
Chronic: Spinal Distraction

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome

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Chronic pain disorder that occurs after multiple muscle contractions
-Can be caused by sleep issues, stress, anxiety, fibromyalgia

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Lumbar Instability

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Loss of normal biomechanical function between two adjacent vertebrae resulting in increased or abnormal motion or static malposition
-Most common between 15-50 years old

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Types of Instability

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Generalized: May be genetic and use multiple joints
Segmental: Easier to adjust
Surgery: Very unstable
Functional: Chronic/muscle imbalances requiring conditoin and proprioceptive retraining
Structural: Difficult to reverse, unstable end ROM

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Lumbar Disc Herniation

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Tear or rupture of fibrocartilaginous material, that surrounds IVD
-Age 25-45
-1/3% of cases
-Male 3:2

65
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Which of the following spondylolisthesis types is due to a boney pathology?
A. Type 5
B. Туре 4
C. Type 3
D. Type 2
E. Type 1

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A. Type 5

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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of lumbar myelopathy?
A. Spinal tumor
B. Herniated disc
C. Bone spurs
D. All of these are potential causes of myelopathy

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D. All of these are potential causes of myelopathy

67
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Cauda equina syndrome is usually caused by:
A. an autoimmune disorder
B. a massive lumbar disc prolapse
C. diabetes mellitus
D. a large compression fracture

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B. a massive lumbar disc prolapse

68
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Most lumbar discs resolve spontaneously within
A. 6 weeks
B. 12 weeks
C. 1 year
D. 6 months

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D. 6 months

69
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Exercises for piriformis syndrome are aimed at:
A. strengthening the core
B. relaxing the piriformis
C. stretching the low back musculature
D. strengthening the pelvic floor

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B. relaxing the piriformis

70
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Which of the following can cause neurological changes?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Pernicious anemia
C. Alcoholism
D. B12 deficiency
E. Heavy metal toxicity
F. All the above

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F. All the above

71
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A low back brace should be used:
A. during the acute phase
B. throughout the entirety of treatment
C. if there is a fracture
D. only for the first 24 hours

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A. during the acute phase

72
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LI4 s a very common trigger point for gastrointestinal, headache, pregnancy complaints ommon trigger point for gastrointestinal and low back pain. Where is this point located?
A. Base of the 5th metatarsal
B. PSIS’s
C. Web of the thumb
D. Midway between the sacrum and greater trochanter

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C. Web of the thumb

73
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If a patient has symptoms of vascular claudication, x-rays may show:
A. lumbar stenosis
B. cauda equina syndrome
C. pars fracture
D. arteriosclerosis

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D. arteriosclerosis

74
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Segmental instability is:
A. chronic
B. genetic
C. highly unstable
D. reversible

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D. reversible

75
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Which of the following conditions would you want to obtain motion films (such as flexion extension views) before treating conservatively?
A. Lumbar strain/sprain
B. Lumbar instability
C. Piriformis syndrome
D. Coccygodynia

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B. Lumbar instability

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The nucleus pulposis has migrated beyond the dimensions of the vertebral body but the nuclear fibers are still intact it is called:
A. protrusion
B. sub annular extrusion
C. transannular extrusion
D. sequestered

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B. subannular extrusion

77
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If L5 has completely slipped of the sacrum it is called:
A. spondyloptosis
B. spondylolisthesis
C. spondylosis
D. spondylarthritis

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A. spondyloptosis

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A 25-year-old female presents with dull achy low back pain that radiates into her glutes. She states it has been progressively worsening for about 5 years. She used to be a competitive gymnast and stopped when the back pain developed. The pain is worse with extension. What do you suspect the diagnosis to be?
A. Lumbar strain/sprain
B. Piriformis syndrome
C. Lumbar disc herniation
D .Spondylolisthesis

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D .Spondylolisthesis

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A 29-year-old female presents with intense coccygeal pain following labor and delivery. She delivered the first child 4 months prior and has had progressively worsening discomfort since. She has difficulty sitting for prolonged periods and difficulty with transitioning from sitting to standing. What do you suspect the initial injury was?

A. Coccygeal fracture
B. Sacral fracture
C. Pelvic ligament sprains
D. Hemorrhoids

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A. Coccygeal fracture

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What is the best system ot evaluate the degree of slippage for a spondylolisthesis?
A. George’s line
B. Ullman’s line
C. Meyerding’s scale
D. Cobb’s angle

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C. Meyerding’s scale

81
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The most common type of L4 spondylolisthesis is
A .Traumatic
B. Isthmic
C.Dysplastic
D. Degenerative

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D. Degenerative

82
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Which of the following would be an example of a dysplastic spondylolisthesis?
A .DJD
B . Trauma
C .Spina Bifida
D . Scoilsis

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C .Spina Bifida

83
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Most common segment for a spondylolisthesis to occur is
A. L2
B. L3
C. L4
D. L5

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D. L5

84
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Patient presents with saddle paresthesia and bowel/bladder incontinence. What should your next step in treatment be?

A. Adjust with focus on the low back and pelvis
B. Electrical stimulation for 10 minutes
C. Core rehabilitation program
D. Refer to the ER for emergency decompression

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D. Refer to the ER for emergency decompression

85
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A patient presents with saddle paresthesia and bowel/bladder incontinence. What doyou suspect the diagnosis to be?

A. Myelopathy
B. Cauda Equina Syndrome
C. Radiculopathy
D. Vascular Claudication

A

B. Cauda Equina Syndrome

86
Q

Gait disturbances, pathological reflexes, muscle weakness, and numbness in the extremities are all signs of ________ compromise.

A. vascular
B. peripheral nerve
C. Cord

A

C. Cord

87
Q

Which imaging modality is considered the gold standard for diagnosing disc herniations?

A. X-ray
B. MRI
C. CT
D. PET scan

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B. MRI

88
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If a disc herniation is classified as contained, it means:

A. the annular fibers are disrupted
B. the nucleus pulposis is sequestered
C. the nucleus pulposis is extruding
D. the annular fibers are intact

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D. the annular fibers are intact

89
Q

A disc herniation at L2 will affect what nerve root?
A. L1
B. L2
C. L3
D. L4

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C. L3

90
Q

A patient with a lateral disc herniation will typically have antalgic _________

A. in forward flexion
B. in extension
C. toward the lesion
D. away from lesion

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D. away from lesion

91
Q

Myelopathy and cauda equina syndrome are caused by compression in the:
A. IVF

B. vertebral canal
C. transverse foramen
D. inguinal canal

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B. vertebral canal

92
Q

True or False: An inflammatory lesion and a compressive lesion can occur together.

A

True

93
Q

An inflammatory lesion is related to:

A. the location of a herniation
B. the reaction of a herniation
C. the size of a herniation
D. the level of a herniation

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B. the reaction of a herniation

94
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A compressive lesion is related to:

A. the location of a herniation
B. the reaction of a herniation
C. the size of a herniation
D .the level of a herniation

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C. the size of a herniation

95
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Multidirectional instability is likely due to

A. Genetic factors
B. muscle imbalance
C. surgery
D. congenital structural anomalies

A

B. muscle imbalance?

96
Q

Would you adjust a patient with lumbar instability?

A. Yes, but avoiding the unstable segments.
B. Yes, full spine adjusting is fine in patients with this condition.
C. Yes, but only using activator protocol.
D. No, adjusting is contraindicated in these patients.

A

A. Yes, but avoiding the unstable segments.

97
Q

Surgery to relieve pressure on the cord for those with lumbar canal stenosis is typically a

A. fusion
B. disc replacement
C. laminectomy
D. bone graft

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C. laminectomy

98
Q

Lumbar canal stenosis is generally worse with
A . rotation
B . lateral flexion
C . extension
D . flexion

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C . extension

99
Q

Cramping and pain in the legs of a patient with lumbar canal stenosis is called
A. Vascular claudication
B. Neurogenic claudication
C. Intermittent claudication

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B. Neurogenic claudication

100
Q

Which of the following substances are affecting by aging and lead to decreased tensile strength and diminished nutrient supply to cartilage?
A. Collagen
B. Proteoglycan
C. Elastin
D. A and B
E. A and C
F. All of the above

A

D. A and B

101
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Degenerative joint disease is most common inwhich of the following joints?
A.Axial skeletal joints
B. Appendicular skeletal joints
C. Weight bearing joints
D. non-weight bearing joints

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C. Weight bearing joints

102
Q

The leading cause of disability in the elderly is:
A. Lumbar stenosis
B. Degenerative joint disease
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Diabetes mellitus

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B. Degenerative joint disease

103
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Rarely, surgery may be required for patients with piriformis syndrome to release the
A. tendinous bands of the piriformis
B. tight fibers of the Sacro tuberous ligament
C. compressed sciatic nerve
D. tight fibers of the sacroiliac ligament

A

A. tendinous bands of the piriformis

104
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A 35-year-old female presents to the clinic with chronic tingling and pain down the back of her right leg. She works as a receptionist and has difficulty sitting during work. During your exam you note she has a significant internal rotation restriction of her right hip. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A.Piriformis syndrome
B.Lumbar spinal stenosis
C. Sciatica
D .Lumbar myelopathy

A

A.Piriformis syndrome

105
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Primary sciatica affects the sciatic nerve via where secondary sciatica affects the sciatic nerve via
A.direct irritation, muscle tension
B. underlying neurologic changes, direct irritation
C . muscle tension, underlying neurologic changes
D . direct irritation, muscle tension

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B. underlying neurologic changes, direct irritation

106
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Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by:

A. Pain
B. neurological changes
C. fibromyalgia
D. trigger points

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D. trigger points

107
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What chiropractic treatment is very beneficial in preventing progression of disease in patients with lumbar facet syndrome?

A. Flexion distraction
B. Early manipulation
C. TENS therapy
D. Core rehabilitation

A

A. Flexion distraction

108
Q

A 44-year-old male presents to your clinic following an injury at work. He was picking up a box and didn’t bend his Knees. He states he “moved too quickly” and had spasming immediately in his lower back. Now he can barely move due to intense muscle spasm pain. He states that heat has made ti better. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A.Lumbar facet syndrome
B. Lumbar stenosis
C. Lumbar sprain/strain
D. Sciatica

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C. Lumbar sprain/strain

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