Week 4-8 Flashcards
What MFTP mimics C8?
Latissimus dorsi, serratus, pectoralis major
What MFTP mimics C6?
Infraspinatus, subclavius, supraspinous, scalenes
What are the x-ray indications?
Trauma with Ottawa rules, red flags for disease, significant deficits, nerve damage
What are the Ottawa rules?
Trauma+ over 70, limited rotation (less than 45 total), rust sign, spinal percussion
What are the red flags for disease?
Fever, fatigue, malaise, weight loss, loss of appetite
What are the indications for MRI?
Profound muscle weakness, neurological deficits, progressive muscle weakness, signs of cord involvement
What rules out facet syndrome?
Lack of tenderness on the facet and inability to recreating the pain with extension and rotation
What motions induce LB extension?
Sitting, overhead work, Superman’s, extension, prone extension, passive DSLR (prone)
What motions induce flexion?
Knees to chest, bending forward, standing with one leg on a stool, using a shopping cart to walk, squatting
What is the B list for spinal disorders?
SOL, infections, fractures, facet syndrome, sprain strain, NR adhesions, instability
What is the only helpful thing to rule out stenosis?
If flexion does not improve symptoms or ability to walk (shopping cart sign) .5 LR
What are the top 3 Rule in signs with stenosis?
Wide gait, sitting is relieving, burning sensation in buttock
What is the difference between radiographic stenosis and clinical stenosis?
Radiographic stenosis can be asymptomatic and is made by measurement
Clinical stenosis has symptoms into the extremity and may not meet the diagnostic criteria based on the radiograph
What are indicators of stenosis?
Leg symptoms made worse by walking, extension increases leg symptoms (especially arms overhead), flexion relieves symptoms, SMR deficits (50%), balance/ proprioception disturbances
Why do you not get a + SLR in stenosis?
Because the inflammation is local and less severe than in herniations
What is the role of age in diagnosing neuropathic leg pain?
It changes what is most likely.
Younger than 40: herniations
Over 60: stenosis
Between 40 and 60: 15% will have stenosis, but it could also be a herniation. There are also B list causes
What are the causes of peripheral neuropathic pain?
Diabetes, neuropathy (specific nerve), piriformis syndrome, entrapments
What B list causes will have red flags? What red flags?
Tumors: weight loss/ appetite loss, anemia, ESR/CRP, no comfortable position
Infections: fever, fatigue
Which A list disorder will valsalva more likely be positive?
Herniations
Which A list disorder will dejerine’s triad more likely be negative?
Stenosis
What A list disorder will sitting likely improve symptoms?
Stenosis
What A list disorder will flexion likely increase symptoms?
Herniations
What A list disorder will extension aggravate the leg symptoms?
Stenosis
What A list disorder will sustained loading centralize symptoms?
Herniations
Which A list disorder will usually have a positive SLR?
Herniations
Which A list disorder will more likely have neuro deficits?
Herniations (both are possible)
Which A list disorder will more likely have ataxia?
Stenosis
Where does Psoas refer to?
Anterior thigh and iliac crest
What is the pain pattern for Maigne’s syndrome?
Upper buttock, iliac crest, trochanter, and groin
What is the referral pattern for QL?
Trochanter, iliac crest, ischial tuberosity
What is the referral pattern for the glut med?
Sacrum, glut, trochanter, lateral leg
How do you tell if a spondy is unstable?
Passive extension, excessive motion, prone instability test, painful arc, reversed lumbopelvic rhythm
Who will respond well to a core stabilization program?
A >40 yo, with greater than 90 SLR BL, positive prone instability test, and aberrant motion with lumbar flexion
What are examples of aberrant motion with lumbar flexion?
Minors sign, reversal of lumbopelvic rhythm, or instability catch
What indicates poor motor control?
Segmental abnormal movement, painful arc abolished with bracing, trunk forward lean,
difficulty learning pelvic clocking or abdominal hollowing,
bad form in hip extension or single leg stands
What are history clues that suggest instability?
Episodic nature, progressive, popping/locking/catching/feeling of giving way, immediate pain with sitting relieved by standing, temporary response to treatment which is decreasing
What is the difference between structural and functional instability?
Structural is an issue with the bones/ tissues such that they can no longer support normal movement
Functional is a neurological issue where the muscles are not being given the signals to react in the appropriate time within the neutral zone causing other tissues to pick up the slack.