SPINE REHAB

Question 0

Neck and back pain are leading
Musculoskeletal complaints that contribute to impairment & disability
Describe clinical course
____% resolve in 1-2 weeks (approx)____% resolve in 6-12 weeks and ____% RECUR in 1-2 years

Answer 0

50%
90%
85%

Question 1

Approximately __% of patients with
Low back pain continue with residual complaints. Due to its morbidity, this subgroup constitutes the ____ most common reason for primary care physician office visits.

Answer 1

10%

Second

Question 2

Proper treatment of these patients depends on accurate ____a__, which may be elusive due to the complexity of the structures involved. Diagnostic testing may be indicated to further define pathology and ____b__ care. Regardless proper screening begins with _____c & _____d_(2 words)***use template

Answer 2

a– diagnosis
b– focus
c– HX
d– physical exam

Question 3

Assessment for the presence of ____ flags is imperative, requiring immediate attention.

Answer 3

RED

Question 4

Assessment for the presence of red flags, conditions requiring more ______ attention is imperative

Name 4 such conditions/ Clin presentation

Answer 4

1.Myelopathy – gait ataxia/ UMN SIGNS

2. Cauda Equina - B/B And ED
3. Infection— fever, chills
4. Tumor– weight loss and night sweats

Question 5

In the work force, _____ _____
Pain is second to respiratory infections as the most frequent
Cause of absenteeism

Answer 5

LOW BACK

Question 6

Describe unique characteristics of C3-C7 vertebra

Anterior region re: vertebral bodies

Answer 6

Cervical uncinate processes/ joints of Luschka

Question 7

Describe unique characteristics of C3-C7 vertebra

Posterior region
C3-6 vs C7 spinous process

Answer 7

Pedicles ( joins body to TP)
SAP, IAP
laminae ( joins TP To sp. process

Question 8

THORACIC VERTEBRAE
Unique characteristics
• Anterior region re: v. Bodies

Answer 8

V bodies with articulation s for the rib heads

Question 9

Thoracic Vertebrae
How many are there?
Posterior region: unique characteristics

Answer 9

T1-12

Transverse processes with artics for rib tubercles and sp. processes
No foramen transversarium ( cervical) or mammillary processes ( lumbar)