Study Guide

Question 1

tx for carpal tunnel if mild or pregnant

Answer 1

usually self-limiting

- OMT, wrist splints, NSAIDS (not recommended in pregnancy)

Question 2

tx for carpal tunnel if moderate

Answer 2

OMT, wrist splints, NSAIDs, steroid injection

Question 3

tx for carpal tunnel if severe (signs of damage and muscle wasting)

Answer 3

OMT at initial consult with immediate surgical referral

Question 4

spinal curve compensation in psoas strains

Answer 4

loss or lordosis

Question 5

spinal curve compensation in aging

Answer 5

increased kyphosis

Question 6

spinal curve compensation in pregnancy

Answer 6

increased kyphosis and lordosis

Question 7

list the transition zones in patterns of zink

Answer 7

1) tentorium cerebelli (OA –> C2
2) thoracic inlet (C7-T1)
3) diaphragm (T12-L2)
4) pelvic diaphragm (L5-sacrum)

Question 8

ottawa rules for ankle radiography

Answer 8

pain in the malleolar region AND:

• bone tenderness at posterior edge of distal 6cm or tip of lateral malleolus
• bone tenderness at posterior edge of distal 6cm or tip of medial malleolus
• inability to bear weight for at least 4 steps after injury

Question 9

ottawa rules for foot radiography

Answer 9

pain in the midfoot region AND:

• bone tenderness at navicular bone
• bone tenderness at base of 5th metatarsal
• inability to bear weight for at least 4 steps after injury