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Leibs musculoskeletal (5)
Fall test
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Nursing
Not Applicable
11/12/2012

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Term
it is when a disk between the vertebrae herniates and moves out of its normal anatomical position
Definition
what is a herniated disk
Term
~fall
~lifting a heavy object
~motor vehicle accident
Definition
what usually can be correlated with the herniated disk(a specific event)
Term
*Pain/smpasm in neck
*decreased ROM r/t pain
*unilateral pain
*numbness & tingling
*asymmetric weakness & atrophy (part of extremity)
Definition
what are the S/S of cervical herniated disk
Term
*low back pain
*pain radiating down one leg
*paresthesia & weakness
*limp on affected leg
*muscle spasm
Definition
what are the S/S of lumbar herniated disk
Term
back pain
Definition
what is the common complaint of a herniated disk
Term
~CAT
~MRI
~myelogram(spinal tap)~cerebrospinal fluid is removed & sent to lab, then contrast medium injected into subarachnoid space
Definition
what are the diagnositic tests for herniated disks
Term
**medical mgt. before sugical intervention
**** rest with gradual increase in activity, and PT, TENS
Definition
what is the treatment for herniated disk
Term
~muscle relaxants
~NSAID
~epidural injections(steroids, anesthetic & analgesic)
~pain meds
Definition
what are the meds used to treat herniated disk
Term
removes flat pieces of bone on each side of vertebra, also relieves pressure
Definition
a laminectomy does what for a heniated disk
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