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Which of the following is true about facet syndrome?
Which of the following is true about facet syndrome?
- It is the most common cause of upper back pain
- The severity of the pain correlates with the amount of joint degeneration
- It is caused by degenerative disc disease
- The symptoms depend on the location of the degenerated joint (correct)
What is a characteristic of facet arthropathy?
What is a characteristic of facet arthropathy?
- The amount of pain correlates with the amount of joint degeneration
- The pain is only felt in the lumbar spine
- It is always accompanied by degenerative disc disease
- The pain is worsened by lumbar extension and loading (correct)
Why is pain associated with facet syndrome often called 'referred pain'?
Why is pain associated with facet syndrome often called 'referred pain'?
- Because the symptoms radiate to different areas (correct)
- Because it does not correlate with the amount of joint degeneration
- Because it follows a specific nerve root pattern
- Because it is caused by degenerated facet joints
Which lifestyle choices can contribute to facet syndrome?
Which lifestyle choices can contribute to facet syndrome?
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What is the purpose of facet joints in the spine?
What is the purpose of facet joints in the spine?
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What is the main cause of radiculopathy?
What is the main cause of radiculopathy?
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What is the not difference between radicular pain and referred pain?
What is the not difference between radicular pain and referred pain?
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Which of the following tests is recommended if symptoms do not improve after 4-6 weeks of conservative treatment?
Which of the following tests is recommended if symptoms do not improve after 4-6 weeks of conservative treatment?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of cervical radiculopathy?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of cervical radiculopathy?
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What percentage of the global population was affected by neck pain in 2010?
What percentage of the global population was affected by neck pain in 2010?
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