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What effect does repeated flexion have on symptoms in cases of disc herniations?
What effect does repeated flexion have on symptoms in cases of disc herniations?
It peripheralizes symptoms.
What is the significance of the Valsalva maneuver in diagnosing disc herniations?
What is the significance of the Valsalva maneuver in diagnosing disc herniations?
It increases pain.
How does the size and spread of a herniated disc relate to nerve root compression?
How does the size and spread of a herniated disc relate to nerve root compression?
A larger, more spread out herniation correlates with more nerve root compression.
Characterize the spinal condition known as ankylosing spondylitis.
Characterize the spinal condition known as ankylosing spondylitis.
At what stage of life does ankylosing spondylitis typically onset?
At what stage of life does ankylosing spondylitis typically onset?
What effect does repeated extension have on symptoms related to disc herniations?
What effect does repeated extension have on symptoms related to disc herniations?
How does the Valsalva maneuver affect pain levels in patients with disc herniations?
How does the Valsalva maneuver affect pain levels in patients with disc herniations?
Describe the typical structural appearance of ankylosing spondylitis in the spine.
Describe the typical structural appearance of ankylosing spondylitis in the spine.
What relationship exists between the size of a herniated disc and nerve root compression?
What relationship exists between the size of a herniated disc and nerve root compression?
What demographic is typically affected by the onset of ankylosing spondylitis?
What demographic is typically affected by the onset of ankylosing spondylitis?
How can repeated flexion and extension movements influence the symptoms of disc herniations?
How can repeated flexion and extension movements influence the symptoms of disc herniations?
In what way does the Valsalva maneuver serve as an indicator of pain in disc herniations?
In what way does the Valsalva maneuver serve as an indicator of pain in disc herniations?
What is the significance of a larger, more spread out herniation in relation to nerve root compression?
What is the significance of a larger, more spread out herniation in relation to nerve root compression?
What unique structural characteristic defines ankylosing spondylitis, and how does this affect the spine?
What unique structural characteristic defines ankylosing spondylitis, and how does this affect the spine?
At what stage in life do individuals commonly experience the onset of ankylosing spondylitis, and what is a notable demographic characteristic?
At what stage in life do individuals commonly experience the onset of ankylosing spondylitis, and what is a notable demographic characteristic?
How do symptoms change with repeated extension and flexion in patients with disc herniations?
How do symptoms change with repeated extension and flexion in patients with disc herniations?
What characteristics of the spine are indicative of ankylosing spondylitis?
What characteristics of the spine are indicative of ankylosing spondylitis?
Explain how the Valsalva maneuver is related to pain in disc herniation cases.
Explain how the Valsalva maneuver is related to pain in disc herniation cases.
Discuss the correlation between the size of a herniated disc and the severity of nerve root compression.
Discuss the correlation between the size of a herniated disc and the severity of nerve root compression.
What is the typical age range for the onset of ankylosing spondylitis, and does it affect specific demographics?
What is the typical age range for the onset of ankylosing spondylitis, and does it affect specific demographics?
What is the impact of repeated flexion on a patient with a disc herniation?
What is the impact of repeated flexion on a patient with a disc herniation?
How does repeated extension influence symptom presentation in disc herniations?
How does repeated extension influence symptom presentation in disc herniations?
Explain how the Valsalva maneuver affects pain in individuals with disc herniations.
Explain how the Valsalva maneuver affects pain in individuals with disc herniations.
Describe the relationship between the size of a herniation and its effect on nerve root compression.
Describe the relationship between the size of a herniation and its effect on nerve root compression.
Characterize the spine condition of ankylosing spondylitis.
Characterize the spine condition of ankylosing spondylitis.
What effect does repeated extension have in cases of disc herniation?
What effect does repeated extension have in cases of disc herniation?
Ankylosing spondylitis is localized to one area of the spine.
Ankylosing spondylitis is localized to one area of the spine.
What effect does the Valsalva maneuver have on pain for individuals with disc herniations?
What effect does the Valsalva maneuver have on pain for individuals with disc herniations?
A larger herniation is correlated with more _____________ in terms of nerve root compression.
A larger herniation is correlated with more _____________ in terms of nerve root compression.
Match the following features with their respective conditions:
Match the following features with their respective conditions:
Which statement about disc herniations is true?
Which statement about disc herniations is true?
Ankylosing spondylitis is typically localized to a small area of the spine.
Ankylosing spondylitis is typically localized to a small area of the spine.
What physical characteristic is associated with ankylosing spondylitis?
What physical characteristic is associated with ankylosing spondylitis?
Match the following conditions with their characteristics:
Match the following conditions with their characteristics:
Flashcards
Disc Herniation: Flexion Peripheralizes Pain
Disc Herniation: Flexion Peripheralizes Pain
Repeatedly bending forward (flexion) moves pain away from the center of the body (peripheralizes) suggesting a disc herniation.
Disc Herniation: Extension Centralizes Pain
Disc Herniation: Extension Centralizes Pain
Repeatedly extending backward (extension) brings the pain closer to the center of the body (centralizes) indicating a disc herniation.
Valsalva Maneuver Increases Disc Herniation Pain
Valsalva Maneuver Increases Disc Herniation Pain
The Valsalva maneuver, such as holding your breath while straining, increases pain in a disc herniation.
Disc Herniation Size and Nerve Compression
Disc Herniation Size and Nerve Compression
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: "Bamboo Spine"
Ankylosing Spondylitis: "Bamboo Spine"
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Valsalva Maneuver and Disc Herniation Pain
Valsalva Maneuver and Disc Herniation Pain
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Ankylosing spondylitis: A 'bamboo spine'
Ankylosing spondylitis: A 'bamboo spine'
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Flexion Peripheralizes Pain (Disc Herniation)
Flexion Peripheralizes Pain (Disc Herniation)
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Extension Centralizes Pain (Disc Herniation)
Extension Centralizes Pain (Disc Herniation)
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Valsalva Maneuver Increases Pain (Disc Herniation)
Valsalva Maneuver Increases Pain (Disc Herniation)
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Who Gets Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Who Gets Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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Who develops ankylosing spondylitis?
Who develops ankylosing spondylitis?
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Risk Factors for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Risk Factors for Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing Spondylitis and 'Bamboo Spine'
Ankylosing Spondylitis and 'Bamboo Spine'
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Study Notes
Disc Herniations
- Repeated flexion movements often cause symptoms to be felt further away from the initial location (peripheralize).
- Repeated extension movements often cause symptoms to lessen or move closer to the center (centralize).
- The Valsalva maneuver (straining, like during a bowel movement) usually increases pain.
- Larger herniations, which spread further across the spine, are associated with greater nerve root compression.
- Symptoms that arise from a herniated disc can often spread away to a further location by repeated bending motions (flexion).
- Symptoms can also lessen or move closer to the center (centralize) through repeated extending motions.
- Repeated extension movements centralize symptoms.
- Repeated flexion peripheralize symptoms.
- Repeated extension movements centralize symptoms.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
- The condition affects the entire spine, not just a localized area, leading to a characteristic "bamboo spine" appearance on imaging.
- Ankylosing spondylitis typically begins in young adulthood.
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Test your knowledge on disc herniations and ankylosing spondylitis, two significant spinal conditions. Learn about their symptoms, effects on the spine, and differences in their presentations. This quiz will challenge you to understand the mechanisms behind these disorders.
