Spinal Disc Herniation and Scheuermann's Disease

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What is the primary difference between costovertebral disorders and facet mechanical dysfunction in terms of pathomechanics?

One is more common in the thoracic spine and the other is more common in the lumbar spine
One is related to mild trauma and the other is not
One is unilateral and the other is bilateral
They are similar in pathomechanics and clinical presentation (correct)

What is the main reason for the increased pain during deep respiration movements in costovertebral disorders?

The stimulation of the rib dysfunc on and adjacent muscle spasm (correct)
The increased pressure on the costovertebral joint
The rotation of the thoracic spine
The irritation of the thoracic disc

Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for costovertebral disorders?

Manipulation
Therapeutic ultrasound
Surgery (correct)
Pharmacological pain relief

What is the characteristic pattern of pain radiation in costovertebral disorders?

Pain radiates along the line of the ribs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary etiological factor in costovertebral disorders?

Mild trauma (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT a differential diagnosis for costovertebral disorders?

Gallbladder disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complaint of patients with central herniation?

Sensory/motor problems in corresponding compressed area and below (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of myelopathic pain?

Aching or dull pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common location of herniation in degenerative joint disease?

At T11 and T12 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of referred pain in herniated discs?

Chemical irritation of nerve roots (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of radicular pain?

Sharp, electric, burning, shooting pain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for herniated discs?

To relieve compression on the spinal cord (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for confirming a diagnosis of Herpes Zoster?

Tzanck test (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of spinal cord compression in patients with Scheuermann's disease?

Vertebral wedging (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Scheuermann's disease?

Sensory loss (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treatment for patients with Scheuermann's disease?

Reducing weight-bearing activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiological mechanism underlying Herpes Zoster?

Reactivation of latent virus in posterior dorsal root ganglion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the rash associated with Herpes Zoster?

Unilateral and dermatomal (D) Signup and view all the answers