Ortho tut - L-spine Flashcards
1
Q
most sensitive test for nerve root irritation?
A
crossed straight leg raise
2
Q
inversion
eversion
myotome levels
A
inversion: L5
eversion: S1
3
Q
lower limb myotome screen for young ppl?
A
L3: squat
L4 - heel walk
L5 - stand on one leg
S1 - toe walking
4
Q
Things to not forget at end of neuro exam?
A
PR
upper and lower joint
5
Q
L4, L5, S1 quick screen myotome test?
A
L4 - Tib ant: heel walking
L5 - single leg
S1 - Gastroc: toe walking
6
Q
when do you not use lignocaine with adrenaline?
A
on finger tips, penis, nose tip, ear pina due to risk of infarction
7
Q
Serious side effect of interferon?
A
Depression
