Lumbar Spine Conditions Quiz

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What is the main function of the lumbar spine?

Enabling vision

Allowing for brain functions

Supporting the weight of the body (correct)

Surrounding and protecting the spinal cord

Which condition is NOT considered a specific lumbopelvic condition according to the text?

Facet arthritis

Muscle sprain

Radiculopathy

Scoliosis (correct)

What is 'Nociplastic Pain' according to the text?

Sharp, sudden pain due to trauma

Pain originating from structural impairments

Pain associated with neoplastic conditions

Persistent pain from altered nervous system perception (correct)

What is meant by 'central sensitisation' in relation to nociplastic pain?

Altered nervous system function in nociplastic pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a serious spinal pathology mentioned in the text?

Muscle and joint sprain Signup and view all the answers

In nociplastic pain, what differentiates it from other types of pain?

It may persist despite complete healing of structural issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Mechanical Low Back Pain (MLBP) and Non-specific Low Back Pain (NS-LBP)?

MLBP is associated with clear peripheral sensitization, while NS-LBP lacks structural impairments. Signup and view all the answers

How does NS-LBP differ from Mechanical Low Back Pain in terms of diagnosis?

MLBP is diagnosed mainly based on symptoms, while NS-LBP does not exhibit clear structural impairments. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to distinguish between NS-LBP and MLBP in clinical practice?

To provide appropriate treatment strategies tailored to the specific pain features. Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is most commonly affected by NS-LBP according to the text?

Individuals between 35 and 55 years old Signup and view all the answers

How can NS-LBP be classified based on the text provided?

'Primary chronic pain' Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals experience radicular pain and radiculopathy according to Figure 12 in the text?

5-10% Signup and view all the answers

Lumbar Spine Conditions Quiz

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What is the main function of the lumbar spine?

Which condition is NOT considered a specific lumbopelvic condition according to the text?

What is 'Nociplastic Pain' according to the text?

What is meant by 'central sensitisation' in relation to nociplastic pain?

Which of the following is NOT a serious spinal pathology mentioned in the text?

In nociplastic pain, what differentiates it from other types of pain?

What is the main difference between Mechanical Low Back Pain (MLBP) and Non-specific Low Back Pain (NS-LBP)?

How does NS-LBP differ from Mechanical Low Back Pain in terms of diagnosis?

Why is it important to distinguish between NS-LBP and MLBP in clinical practice?

Which age group is most commonly affected by NS-LBP according to the text?

How can NS-LBP be classified based on the text provided?

What percentage of individuals experience radicular pain and radiculopathy according to Figure 12 in the text?

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