Week 8 Quiz Material

Question 1

What are the indications for an MRI?

Answer 1

Progressive muscle weakness, profound muscle weakness, surgical consult, cauda equina symptoms, lack of expected response, suspected upper lumbar disc herniation

Question 2

What are the symptoms of cauda equina?

Answer 2

Urinary retention, saddle paresthesia, incontinence, urgency

Question 3

What is the expected response rate to care?

Answer 3

50% in 4-6 weeks, 80-10% in 3 months

Question 4

What is the best clue for differentiating Sprains and strains?

Answer 4

Muscle testing

Question 5

What is the most common diagnosis associated with a slip and fall?

Answer 5

Sprain

Question 6

What diagnoses mean lumbalgia?

Answer 6

Nonspecific low back pain, lumbar sprain/strain, lumbar joint dysfunction, facet irritation

Question 7

What are the three things required for a cervical facet lesion diagnosis?

Answer 7

Extension rotation test reproduces familiar pain, pain with static palpation over the facet, restriction in PA joint glide

Question 8

What are non-conservative treatments for cervical facet lesions?

Answer 8

Surgical destruction of the nerve with mixed results

Question 9

Where will palpation be tender in sprain?

Answer 9

Over the ligament, potentially with a palpable defect (moderate-severe)

Question 10

Where will palpation be tender in a strain?

Answer 10

Over the muscle, potentially a palpable defect (moderate-severe)

Question 11

Where in pROM will sprains be painful?

Answer 11

Midrange if joint is inflamed