18 Questions
What is the main cause of facet arthropathy?
Aging
Which diagnostic imaging modality is best to visualize disc herniation?
MRI
What is the typical symptom associated with spinal claudication?
Leg pain that worsens with walking
What are the common symptoms of SI ligament sprain?
Buttock pain and difficulty sitting or standing
What is the main cause of spondylolisthesis?
Developmental variation of the neural arches
Which factor distinguishes spinal stenosis from vascular claudication?
Response to leaning backward
What are the consequences of disc herniation?
Muscle weakness, dermatomic pain, reflex loss
What is the purpose of asking patients to point to the location of their pain during history taking?
To understand exactly what hurts
Which of the following is NOT a red flag to consider during history taking and physical examination for back pain?
Bruising in the back area
What should be included in a full physical examination for a patient presenting with back pain?
Abdominal examination
What are the key symptoms associated with cauda equina syndrome?
Saddle anesthesia and bladder dysfunction
In the context of back pain, what does 'saddle anesthesia' refer to?
Numbness affecting the buttocks and perineal area
'Constitutional symptoms' that should be specifically asked about include:
Appetite changes and fatigue
'Back exam' as part of a full physical examination typically involves:
'Palpation for tenderness, range of motion assessment, and neurological testing'
'IVDU' as a red flag in history taking for back pain stands for:
'Intravenous drug use'
'Corticosteroids' as a red flag for possible fracture risk indicates:
'Recent corticosteroid use'
'Trauma' as a red flag for possible fracture in back pain history refers to:
'Physical injury or accident'
'Neurological assessment' as part of full physical examination includes evaluating for:
'Motor function, sensory function, and reflexes'
Test your knowledge on osteoarthritis of the spine with these quiz questions. Learn about the causes of back pain, important questions to ask on history, red flags on history and physical examination, and more.
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