USW - 4 Part dx: Complicators Flashcards
1
Q
4 Dx components for musculoskeletal conditions?
A
Pathoanatomical / orthopedic / named syndrome
Neurological / Radiating
Biomechanical / Soft Tissue
Complicators
2
Q
What are complicators not?
A
Pain generators
Need ICD codes usually
3
Q
Complicators at as
A
Back ground contributers
4
Q
Examples of background contributors are?
A
Short leg Lower cross syndrome Tight hamstrings Cx Rib Moderate DJD DDD Central canal (lateral recess stenosis) Functional instability Bony anomalies & significant structural changes (Blocked vert., tropism, transitional segm., spondylolisthesis, scoliosis
5
Q
How might complicators effect the mgnt. Plan?
A
Could effect the approach of management in it own way
6
Q
Complicators should be _______ to the body.
A
Intrinsic
7
Q
4 Things that should be kept separate from the clinical impression, unless there is an established relationship between them.
A
Work stress
Ergonomic issue
Smoking
Depression
8
Q
What type of chief complaint is joint dysfunction thought to be?
A
Pain generator
9
Q
7 Moderfiers
A
Mild Moderate Severe Acute Chronic Subacute Chronic recurrent
