OA of the Spine Quiz Questions
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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?

  • Bone scan
  • MRI (correct)
  • X-ray
  • CT scan

    • 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?

    <p>Buttock pain and difficulty sitting or standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of spondylolisthesis?

    <p>Developmental variation of the neural arches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor distinguishes spinal stenosis from vascular claudication?

    <p>Response to leaning backward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the consequences of disc herniation?

    <p>Muscle weakness, dermatomic pain, reflex loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking patients to point to the location of their pain during history taking?

    <p>To understand exactly what hurts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a red flag to consider during history taking and physical examination for back pain?

    <p>Bruising in the back area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in a full physical examination for a patient presenting with back pain?

    <p>Abdominal examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key symptoms associated with cauda equina syndrome?

    <p>Saddle anesthesia and bladder dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of back pain, what does 'saddle anesthesia' refer to?

    <p>Numbness affecting the buttocks and perineal area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Constitutional symptoms' that should be specifically asked about include:

    <p>Appetite changes and fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Back exam' as part of a full physical examination typically involves:

    <p>'Palpation for tenderness, range of motion assessment, and neurological testing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'IVDU' as a red flag in history taking for back pain stands for:

    <p>'Intravenous drug use'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Corticosteroids' as a red flag for possible fracture risk indicates:

    <p>'Recent corticosteroid use'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Trauma' as a red flag for possible fracture in back pain history refers to:

    <p>'Physical injury or accident'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Neurological assessment' as part of full physical examination includes evaluating for:

    <p>'Motor function, sensory function, and reflexes'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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