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What is the main cause of facet arthropathy?
What is the main cause of facet arthropathy?
- Aging (correct)
- Facet hypertrophy
- Degenerative disc disease
- Osteophytes
Which diagnostic imaging modality is best to visualize disc herniation?
Which diagnostic imaging modality is best to visualize disc herniation?
- Bone scan
- MRI (correct)
- X-ray
- CT scan
What is the typical symptom associated with spinal claudication?
What is the typical symptom associated with spinal claudication?
- Arm pain
- Back pain with forward flexion
- Chest pain
- Leg pain that worsens with walking (correct)
What are the common symptoms of SI ligament sprain?
What are the common symptoms of SI ligament sprain?
What is the main cause of spondylolisthesis?
What is the main cause of spondylolisthesis?
Which factor distinguishes spinal stenosis from vascular claudication?
Which factor distinguishes spinal stenosis from vascular claudication?
What are the consequences of disc herniation?
What are the consequences of disc herniation?
What is the purpose of asking patients to point to the location of their pain during history taking?
What is the purpose of asking patients to point to the location of their pain during history taking?
Which of the following is NOT a red flag to consider during history taking and physical examination for back pain?
Which of the following is NOT a red flag to consider during history taking and physical examination for back pain?
What should be included in a full physical examination for a patient presenting with back pain?
What should be included in a full physical examination for a patient presenting with back pain?
What are the key symptoms associated with cauda equina syndrome?
What are the key symptoms associated with cauda equina syndrome?
In the context of back pain, what does 'saddle anesthesia' refer to?
In the context of back pain, what does 'saddle anesthesia' refer to?
'Constitutional symptoms' that should be specifically asked about include:
'Constitutional symptoms' that should be specifically asked about include:
'Back exam' as part of a full physical examination typically involves:
'Back exam' as part of a full physical examination typically involves:
'IVDU' as a red flag in history taking for back pain stands for:
'IVDU' as a red flag in history taking for back pain stands for:
'Corticosteroids' as a red flag for possible fracture risk indicates:
'Corticosteroids' as a red flag for possible fracture risk indicates:
'Trauma' as a red flag for possible fracture in back pain history refers to:
'Trauma' as a red flag for possible fracture in back pain history refers to:
'Neurological assessment' as part of full physical examination includes evaluating for:
'Neurological assessment' as part of full physical examination includes evaluating for:
