Radiculitis vs. Radiculopathy Flashcards
________ consists of radiating symptoms due to nerve root irritation.
Radiculitis
________ consists of radiating symptoms due to compression of a nerve root.
Radiculopathy
Radiculitis is almost always associated with ________ and usually resolves with conservative intervention within ________.
Pain, 1 month
Most people with radiculitis state that the pain ________ diminishes.
Never completely
Radiculopathy, specifically cervical, can be due to either of two mechanisms: ________ or ________.
Spondylosis, disc herniation
The ________ cervical roots are most frequently affected by compression.
Lower (C7)
The two main causes of non-compressive radiculopathy are ________ and ________
Diabetes, herpes zoster
Unlike radiculitis, which is almost always ________, radiculopathy can be ________.
Painful, Painless
The Spurling maneuver has a high ________ for cervical radiculopathy, but a low ________.
Specificity, sensitivity
________ and ________ is indicated when localizing signs and symptoms suggest a nerve root injury or symptoms are persistent.
Neuroimaging, electrodiagnostic testing
________ is the current imaging study of choice for initial evaluation of the cervical spine.
MRI
________ is the traditional “gold standard” for the diagnosis of foraminal compression.
CT myelography
Diagnosis of radiculopathy is usually confirmed by ________.
Needle electromyography (EMG)
Although imaging studies help with diagnosis of radiculopathy, it can be a ________ diagnosis.
Clinical
The axillary nerve innervates the _______ and the _______ and may be injured in a ________ fracture of the humerus.
Deltoid, teres minor, surgical neck
The radial nerve innervates the ________ of the brachium and antebrachium and may be injured in a ________ fracture of the humerus or improper use of ________.
Extensors, mid shaft, crutches
The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the ________ compartment of the brachium and innervates skin on the ________ antebrachium.
Anterior, anterolateral
The median nerve innervates the majority of the ________ antebrachium and the majority of the ________. Injury can cause issues with ________.
Anterior, thumb, grasping
The ulnar nerve innervates the majority of the ________ muscles. Injury can cause a characteristic ________ and ________.
Hand, clawing, guttering
The ________ test is performed by extending and rotating the neck towards the symptomatic side.
Spurling
The ________ test is performed by flicking the dorsal surface of the middle finger.
Hoffmann
Clinical testing of C5:
Motor: ________
Reflex: ________
Deltoid
Biceps tendon
Clinical testing of C6:
Motor: ________
Reflex: ________
Wrist extension
Brachioradialis
Clinical testing of C7:
Motor: ________
Reflex: ________
Wrist flexion
Triceps tendon
Clinical testing of C8:
Motor: ________
Reflex: ________
Finger flexion
None
Clinical testing of T1:
Motor: ________
Reflex: ________
Interossei
None
