Non-Mechanical Vertebral Fracture Red Flags

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What is the primary reason for the reported rise in disability from back pain over the last 30 years?

Improved reporting and diagnosis of back pain (correct)
Changes in the classification of back pain
Greater awareness of back pain among the general population
Increased prevalence of back pain

Which of the following is the least common area affected by back pain?

Lumbar (lower back)
Cervical (neck)
Coccydynia (tailbone or sacral) (correct)
Thoracic (middle back)

What is the primary factor that distinguishes acute back pain from chronic back pain?

The cause of the pain
The duration of the pain (correct)
The location of the pain
The intensity of the pain

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic back pain?

Pain signal continues to reach the central nervous system after tissue healing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for pain in the tailbone or sacral area?

Coccydynia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible conditions that can cause pain in the low back?

Conditions affecting the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area. Signup and view all the answers

How is back pain classified based on the segment affected?

Back pain is classified into neck pain (cervical), middle back pain (thoracic), lower back pain (lumbar), or coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain) based on the segment affected. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common area affected by back pain?

The lumbar area is the most common area affected by back pain. Signup and view all the answers

What influences can increase the risk of developing chronic pain?

Influences that can increase the risk of developing chronic pain include the pain signal continuing to reach the central nervous system after the tissue has healed, lack of exercise, a person’s thoughts about the pain, as well as emotional states such as depression and anxiety. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between acute and chronic pain in terms of duration?

Acute pain lasts less than 3 months, while chronic pain lasts more than 3-6 months or beyond the point of tissue healing. Signup and view all the answers

Why does chronic pain become more complex and harder to treat?

Chronic pain becomes more complex and harder to treat because it becomes more affected by other influences, such as the pain signal continuing to reach the central nervous system after the tissue has healed, lack of exercise, and emotional states such as depression and anxiety. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of back pain that is related to activity and relieved by rest?

Simple mechanical back pain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of back pain is characterized by radicular pain or cauda equina compression?

Back pain with neurological features Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for back pain that is caused by a specific underlying condition, such as a fracture or infection?

Back pain with a specific cause Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of inflammatory back pain?

Systemic features Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for back pain that is referred from another area, such as the abdomen or pelvis?

Referred pain Signup and view all the answers

What are the two muscles in the intermediate group that assist with elevating and depressing the ribs?

Serratus posterior superior and Serratus posterior inferior Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the deep muscles of the back in the body?

They are associated with the movements of the vertebral column and the control of posture Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the core muscles in the body?

They stabilize and protect the spine Signup and view all the answers

What is the center of gravity and stability for the lower limb?

The core Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people experience back pain at some time in their lives?

60-80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the core muscles working together to stabilize the spine and pelvis?

It can aid in the reduction of low back pain Signup and view all the answers