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Question 1

What is the hallmark of Herniated discs?

Answer 1

Radicular Pain and is caused by too much stress or pressure.

Question 2

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome def

Answer 2

extrememly loose joints and hyperelastic skin

Question 3

Osteomyelitis def

Answer 3

bacteria that has infected the bone ( bone infection)

Question 4

Klippel Feil Syndrome def

Answer 4

fusion of cervical spine vertebrae that is abnormal

Question 5

Syringomyelia def

Answer 5

damage to spinal cord due to fluid filled while that forms in the cord.

Question 6

Spondylosis def

Answer 6

osteoarthritis of the spine

Question 7

polydipsia

Answer 7

excessive thirst

Question 8

Adson Test

Answer 8

test where the pt sits down, holds hand out while the dr monitors the pulse, pt SB to the side of the pulse and takes a deep breathe and hold. + if it diminishes.

Question 9

DISH def

Answer 9

degenerative arthritis that runs along the spine (calcification) so it can cause issues from neck and back roots to fingers and toes.

Question 10

osteoporosis def

Answer 10

fragile bones