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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Flashcards

Lumbar Spine Function

Supports the body's weight.

Scoliosis & Lumbopelvic Pain

This text doesn't consider it a specific lumbopelvic condition.

Nociplastic Pain

Persistent pain arising from altered perception in the nervous system.

Central Sensitization

The nervous system's pain processing is altered.

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Not Serious Spinal Pathology

Muscle and joint sprains

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Nociplastic Pain

Pain persists despite complete healing of structural issues.

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MLBP vs. NS-LBP

MLBP has identifiable tissue damage, NS-LBP does not.

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Diagnosing MLBP vs NS-LBP

MLBP is diagnosed based on structural/physical symptoms, NS-LBP is not.

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Importance of Distinguishing NS-LBP and MLBP

Tailor treatment to the specific pain features.

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NS-LBP Age Group

Individuals between 35 and 55 years old.

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NS-LBP Classification

'Primary chronic pain'

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Radicular Pain Prevalence

5-10%

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