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FM Medu U
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02/27/2014

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Term
features of LBP from malignancy
Definition
dull
aching
slow progression
worsens with cough and recumbency
pts over 50 yo
Term
features of ankylosing spondylitis back pain
Definition
chronic
inflammatory
over sacroiliac joints
morning pain
15-40 yo
Term
features of Spondylolisthesis back pain
Definition
aching
worsens when bending over
pain on posterior thigh
Term
what is Spondylolisthesis?
Definition
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a bone (vertebra) in the spine slips out of the proper position onto the bone below it.
Term
L3 L4 L5 S1 are commonly impinged nerve roots that can be associated with low back pain. how do we differentiate between them with a neuro exam (chart)
Definition

erve Root Impingement Syndromes

Nerve Root

Reflex Pin-Prick Sensation Motor Examination Functional Test

L3

Patellar tendon reflex

Lateral thigh and medial femoral condyle

Extend quadriceps

Squat down and rise

L4

Patellar tendon reflex

Medial leg and medial ankle

Dorsiflex ankle

Walk on heels

L5

Medial hamstring

Lateral leg and dorsum of foot

Dorsiflex great toe

Walk on heels

S1

Achilles tendon reflex

Posterior calf, Sole of foot, and lateral ankle

Stand on toes

Walk on toes (plantarflex ankle)

Term
what type of HA can last 30 min to 7 days
Definition
tension
Term
exercise and migraine
Definition
exercise worsens it
Term
what type of HA is pulsating
Definition
migraine
Term
how long do migraines last
Definition
4-72 hours
Term
how many HA required to diagnose migrain v tension v cluster
Definition
5 for migraine
5 for tension
10 for cluster
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