40 Questions
What are examples of red flag symptoms associated with thunderclap headaches?
Abrupt onset
Which condition is NOT typically associated with secondary headaches?
Giant cell arteritis
What is a common conservative medical management approach for cervicogenic headaches?
NSAIDs and muscle relaxants
Which symptom may indicate the need for surgical intervention in cervicogenic headaches?
Unresponsiveness to conservative management
What type of exercises are typically recommended in the conservative management of cervicogenic headaches?
Deep cervical and scapular stabilisers activation exercise
Which type of headache often overlaps with cervicogenic headaches?
Tension-type headache
What is a key aspect that can help in the differential diagnosis of cervicogenic headaches amongst primary headaches?
Neck pain and other clinical characteristics
What is a possible consequence of cervical artery dissection?
Vasoconstriction
Which type of headache is NOT directly associated with older age as a red flag symptom?
Cluster headache
What distinguishes the conservative medical management approach from surgical intervention in cervicogenic headaches?
Invasive nature of treatment
What is the primary characteristic of Cervicogenic headache?
Unilateral headache in frontal and occipital region
Which of the following aggravates Cervicogenic headache?
Neck movement
What percentage of chronic and/or recurrent headaches does Cervicogenic headache constitute?
15%
What is the primary cause of Cervicogenic headache based on the information provided?
Underlying neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the cervical spine
How does International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) categorize Cervicogenic headache?
'Secondary headache'
In the context of headaches, what is meant by 'Secondary headaches'?
'Headaches caused by underlying disorders'
Which part of the body is NOT mentioned as a potential source of secondary headaches according to the text?
'Feet'
'Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias' belong to which category of headaches?
'Primary headaches'
'ICF Impairment based classification system' recommends which diagnostic criteria for headache related disorders?
'ICHD-3'
'Whiplash-induced headache' falls under which category of headaches according to the text?
'Secondary headaches'
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for diagnosing a secondary headache?
The headache is not better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a criterion for diagnosing cervicogenic headache?
Headache is abolished following diagnostic blockade of a cranial structure or its nerve supply.
According to the convergence-projection theory, how do cervicogenic headaches arise?
When primary afferents from the trigeminal nerve and the C1, C2, C3 cervical spinal nerves converge on the same second-order neurons in the spinal cord.
Which of the following structures is NOT mentioned in the text as a potential source of pain in cervicogenic headaches?
Cranial bones
What is the significance of the functional intersection of the C1-C3 spinal nerves and the trigeminal sensory pathways in the context of cervicogenic headaches?
It allows for the bidirectional transmission of pain signals between the neck and the sensory distribution of the trigeminal nerve.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the anatomical basis of cervicogenic headaches according to the text?
The trigeminal nucleus has neural connections to the posterior horns of the upper thoracic spinal cord region.
Which of the following is NOT a potential source of pain in cervicogenic headaches?
Cranial bones
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the diagnosis of a secondary headache according to the text?
The headache has significantly worsened in parallel with worsening of the presumed causative disorder.
What is the primary function of the trigeminal nucleus?
Pain and temperature function of the head and neck
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential source of pain in cervicogenic headaches according to the text?
Cranial nerves
Which of the following is NOT a common aetiology of cervicogenic headache (CGH)?
Trigeminal neuralgia
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for ruling out intracranial pathologies in clients with CGH?
Relying solely on routine red flag screening
Which of the following is NOT a clinical feature of CGH related to observation and palpation?
Significant swelling in the suboccipital region
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the pain pattern in CGH?
Constant, unremitting pain
Which of the following is NOT a potential autonomic symptom associated with CGH?
Severe tinnitus
According to the SNOOP4 red flag screening, which of the following is NOT an example of a systemic symptom that may indicate a secondary headache?
Blurred vision
Which of the following statements about the functional limitation in CGH is NOT true?
Functional limitation is solely determined by the severity of the headache
Which of the following is NOT a potential finding in CGH related to range of motion and strength?
Significant muscle atrophy in the cervical region
Which of the following statements is true regarding diagnostic injections in CGH?
Diagnostic injections are often considered as a gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of CGH
According to the SNOOP4 red flag screening, which of the following is an example of a neurological deficit that may indicate a secondary headache?
Focal neurological sign with altered level of consciousness
Learn about cervicogenic headache (CGH), a secondary headache with symptoms in the neck and head. Understand the characteristics, causes, and aggravating factors of CGH.
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