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Spine Red Flags Flashcards

1
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MSK based spinal flags

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fracture
cervical instability
malignancy

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neurological related spine red flags

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cervical myelopathy
cauda equina

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cardiovascular related spine flags

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vertebral basilar insufficiency
abdominal aortic aneurysm
myocardial infarction
pneumothorax

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infections of the spine

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osteomyelitis
sacroiliitis

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what causes spinal fractures

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axial loading and trauma

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6
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what % of calcaneal fractures are associated with _________

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10%
low thoracic or lumbar fx

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risk factors to consider in spinal fx

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trauma
osteoporosis
hx of spinal fracture
hx of cancer

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ages related to spinal fracture risk factors

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females >65
males >75

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what in a patient’s history would make you suspicious of osteoprosis

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history of osteoporosis
late onset menarche (>16 y/o)
early menopause (<45)
corticosteroid use >3 mo

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if a superficial bone is tender to palpation after trauma, think

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fracture

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presentation of cervical fx

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neck pain that worsens with motion
instability s/s
possible cord and/or vertebral artery s/s

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during flexion, explain the motion of the dens

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will push into the spinal cord during flexion

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13
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high risk factors in the Canadian C-Spine Rule that indicate a CT scan

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65 or older
dangerous mechanism
paresthesia in extremities

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14
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dangerous mechanisms can be described as

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fall from > 3 feet or 5 stairs
axial load to head
MVC

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In the Canadian C-Spine rules, what are factors that would not allow for safe ROM assessment

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not a simple MVC
unable to sit up in ER
inability to ambulate
midline c-spine tenderness
immediate onset of neck pain

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16
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if cervical AROM is less than ____,
CT scans are indicated

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45°

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17
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when is the Canadian C-spine rule not applicable

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non-trauma cases
glasglow coma scale <15
unstable vitals
age <16
acute paralysis
known vertebral disease
previous C-Spine surgery
pregnancy

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18
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what is the sensitivity of the canadian c-spine rule

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90-100%

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what is the NEXUS criteria?

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criteria in which all must be negative for CT scan to not be indicated

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what are the criteria in the NEXUS criteria

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no posterior midline cervical spine tenderness
no evidence of intoxication
normal level of consciousness
no focal neurological deficit
no painful distraction injury

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sensitivity of the NEXUS criteria

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83-100%

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which criteria has been very successful in identifying odontoid fx

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NEXUS

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what portion of the body are there more distracting injuries? what are examples

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UE>LE

fx, degloving, crush, burns or large visceral injuries

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red flags for a vertebral fx in patients presenting with LBP

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> 70 y/o
corticosteroid use
trauma
contusion/abrasion

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what warrants lumbar radiography? which directions?

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lumbar compression
minor traumatic fx

A-P and lateral views

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what on an MRI will indicate a pathologic lumbar fracture

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abnormal bone marrow signal

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what types of scans can be done on a lumbar fx

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lumbar radiography
CT w/o contrast
MRI w/o contrast

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IFOMPT upper c-spine instability risk factors

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history of trauma
infection
congenital collagenous compromise
inflammatory arthritides
recent head/neck/dental surgery

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on the beighton scale, what constitutes congenital collagenous compromise

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> 4 of 9

30
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how would an infection lead to cervical spine instability

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alter connective tissue integrity
- could erode bone
- spondylitis then stenosis
- grisel’s syndrome

31
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s/s of upper cervical spine instability

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occipital HA / numbness and neck pain
severe limitation of neck AROM
- all planes
<45° rotation
cervical myelopathy
pupil changes
dizziness
positive ligamentous integrity tests

32
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ligamentous integrity tests related to Upper C-Spine Instability

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sharp-purser
alar ligament
aspinall

33
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what films will be taken for those with upper cervical spine instability

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open mouth odontoid
- spread of lateral masses of C1/2
lateral c-spine
- flexion and extension views

34
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what distances between C1/2 and atlanto dens interval are significant

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<3 mm = normal
>5mm = increased risk of cord compression
>8mm = indicates surgical fixation

35
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film indication for pt with blunt force c-spine trauma

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CT scan

36
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when is MRI indicated in the spine

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neurological clinical examination findings
suspicion of ligamentous / vascular injury

37
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risk factor of spinal malignancy

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hx of cancer

38
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s/s of spinal malignancy

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progressive/constant severe pain
night pain w/ minimal relief
systematically unwell
unexplained weight loss
spine tenderness and warmth
neurological s/s

39
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what amount of weight loss in what time frame is significant

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5-10% loss over 1-3 mo

40
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what rules out cancer causing LBP

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<50 years
no explained weight loss
no hx of cancer
responding to conservative care in a month

41
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if a spinal radiograph shows, _____________ then a contrast MRI is indicated

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disc margin destruction
bony lesion suggestive of malignancy / infection

42
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what is the cluster associated with cervical myelopathy

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> 45 y/o
ataxic gait
babinski’s, reverse supinator, hoffman’s signs

43
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which gender is cervical myelopathy more prevalent? what is the avg age / what is the most prevalent symptom

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male (3:1)
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UE radicular pain

44
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what film is indicated with myelopathy suggestion

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either MRI or CT with contrast

45
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what is a positive Lhermitte sign

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sharp shooting sensation in arm and leg when the extended leg is lifted and the c-spine is flexed

46
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what nerve pairs are in the cauda equina

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L2-5
S1-5
Coccygeal nerve

47
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risk factors of cauda equina syndrome

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disc herniation
spinal stenosis
surgery
tumor
trauma
hematoma
epidural abcess

48
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s/s of cauda equina syndrome

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bladder/bowel changes
sexual changes
sensory disturbances
global/progressive LE weakness
reduced anal tone

49
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what sensory disturbances are associated with cauda equina syndrome

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saddle anesthesia
LE L4,5 S1

50
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red flags are more so _____ in cauda equina syndrome? which red flags

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sensitive

saddle anesthesia
reduced anal tone
bowel incontinence

51
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common cause of vertebral/internal carotid dissections

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tear of tunica intima or outer adventitial layer via vaso vasorum damage

intramural hematoma causes blood flow alterations

52
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where is the vertebral artery most commonly injured

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C1-2 –> contralateral to rotation

53
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explain VBI testing and its effectiveness

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is not very sensitive

54
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instead of normal VBI testing, what should be done when suspecting vascular pathology

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peripheral/cranial nerve screen
blood pressure assessment
palpation/auscultation of common and IC arteries
coordination and gait assessment

55
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vertebral artery 5 D, 3 N, 1 A

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D:
dizziness, dysphagia, dysarthria, drop attack, diplopia

N:
nausea, numbness in face, nystagmus

A: ataxia

56
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age risk factor for MI males and females

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male >40, female >50

57
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female only risk factors of MI

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increased testosterone before menopause
increased HTN during menopause
autoimmune disease
stress, depression

58
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what prodromal symptoms may precede an MI in women? what timeline?

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unusual fatigue
sleep disturbances
dyspnea
indigestion
anxiety
heart racing
UE/LE weakness

59
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s/s of MI

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shortness of breath

substernal chest pain or squeezing pressure

radiating pain in referral distribution

angina >30min that is unrelenting

pallor / perspiration

60
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risk factor of abdominal aortic aneurysm

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> 50 y/o
male
smoker
family hx
genetic condition
weight lifting
anticoagulants

61
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what cm measurement is suggestive of an aneurysm

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4 or more CM

62
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locations of pain associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm

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back
abdominal
groin
posterior thigh

63
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pneumo s/s

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dyspnea
dry cough
change in respiratory movements in affected side
neck vein distension
sharp, sudden thoracic wall pain
referred shoulder / abdominal pain

64
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risk factors for spinal infection

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IV drug use
recent infection / surgery
immunosuppression
history of TB

65
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s/s of spinal infection

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general infection symptoms
unexplained weight loss
neuro s/s
spinal tenderness

66
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if a radiograph shows disc margin destruction/bony lesion what would be indicated? why?

A

involved MRI without contrast
spinal malignancy or infection

67
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findings associated with vertebral osteomyelitis

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deep, constant pain, > with WB
spinal rigidity
fever, malaise

68
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Spondylarthritis

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noninfectious inflammatory, rheumatic condition

69
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extraarticular manifestations of SpA

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enthesitis
uveitis
dactylitis

70
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s/s ankylosing spondylitis

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insidious LBP >3 mo
SI symptoms / buttock pain
awaken in the night
morning stiffness >30 min

71
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what is the nickname of ankylosing spondylitis

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bamboo spine with a dagger sign

MSK 1 (8 decks)

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