Sciatica Flashcards
1
Q
cause of back pain
A
disc prolpase fracture facet joint injury nonspecific ank spond mets myeloma
2
Q
cancers that met to bone
A
lung breast prostate thyroid kidney
3
Q
what is the passive straight leg raise test used to detect
A
herniated disc
nerve root irritation, often associated with sciatica
4
Q
where is the pain felt and what type
A
bottom backs of legs feet and toes stabbing, burning or shooting usually unilateral
5
Q
symptoms in addition to pain
A
tingling
numbness
6
Q
do pts with sciatica have back pain
A
yes, but not usually as bad as pain in bottom/legs/feet
7
Q
when may sx be worse
A
moving
sneezing
coughing
8
Q
rx sciatica
A
usually improves in 4-6 weeks back stretches heat packs to painful areas weight loss analgesics
9
Q
what is sciatica
A
lumbar radiculopathy,
caused by spinal stenosis, herniated disc
10
Q
where is the numbness if L4 affected
reflexes?
A
thigh
diminished knee jerk
11
Q
symptoms if l5 affected
A
foot drop
numb on top of foot
12
Q
s1 sciatica sx
A
outter part of foot
weakness when standing on tip toes
diminished ank jerk
13
Q
sciatic nerve roots
A
l4, l5, s1, s2, s3
