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What are the Waddell signs associated with?
What are the Waddell signs associated with?
- Anatomic tenderness
- Psychogenic pain (correct)
- Dermatomal symptoms
- Organic back pain
Which imaging modality is recommended if pain persists despite non-operative management?
Which imaging modality is recommended if pain persists despite non-operative management?
- Ultrasound
- MRI (correct)
- CT scan
- X-ray
What is a common differential diagnosis for pain in the thorax/upper back?
What is a common differential diagnosis for pain in the thorax/upper back?
- Cancer (correct)
- Infection
- Osteoporosis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
Which of the following conditions is associated with rib osteoporotic compression fracture?
Which of the following conditions is associated with rib osteoporotic compression fracture?
At what age range does disc degeneration significantly increase?
At what age range does disc degeneration significantly increase?
What is the most common cause of back pain according to the text?
What is the most common cause of back pain according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a red flag symptom related to back pain?
Which of the following is considered a red flag symptom related to back pain?
What is a significant risk factor for back pain, as per the text?
What is a significant risk factor for back pain, as per the text?
Which type of pain is characterized by symptoms like neurogenic claudication and myelopathy?
Which type of pain is characterized by symptoms like neurogenic claudication and myelopathy?
What type of syndrome is related to symptoms involving cauda equina?
What type of syndrome is related to symptoms involving cauda equina?
Which set of symptoms should raise concerns about a spinal cord injury according to the text?
Which set of symptoms should raise concerns about a spinal cord injury according to the text?
What is a myofascial trigger point?
What is a myofascial trigger point?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with myofascial pain?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with myofascial pain?
What is the primary cause of referred pain in myofascial trigger points?
What is the primary cause of referred pain in myofascial trigger points?
How long does chronic low back pain (LBP) typically last?
How long does chronic low back pain (LBP) typically last?
What is the most common treatment approach for myofascial pain?
What is the most common treatment approach for myofascial pain?
Which condition involves the shrinking and drying out of spinal discs as they age?
Which condition involves the shrinking and drying out of spinal discs as they age?
What is a common result of small tears in the disc wall?
What is a common result of small tears in the disc wall?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a prevention method for sciatica?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a prevention method for sciatica?
What is a recommended treatment option for sciatica?
What is a recommended treatment option for sciatica?
What percentage of individuals are symptom-free within 1 to 2 weeks after experiencing sciatica?
What percentage of individuals are symptom-free within 1 to 2 weeks after experiencing sciatica?
In what cases may modified (light or restricted) duty be prescribed for individuals with sciatica?
In what cases may modified (light or restricted) duty be prescribed for individuals with sciatica?
What are some recommended methods to prevent sciatica?
What are some recommended methods to prevent sciatica?
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