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What is the primary difference between costovertebral disorders and facet mechanical dysfunction in terms of pathomechanics?
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?
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?
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?
What is the characteristic pattern of pain radiation in costovertebral disorders?
What is the primary etiological factor in costovertebral disorders?
What is the primary etiological factor in costovertebral disorders?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a differential diagnosis for costovertebral disorders?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a differential diagnosis for costovertebral disorders?
What is the primary complaint of patients with central herniation?
What is the primary complaint of patients with central herniation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of myelopathic pain?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of myelopathic pain?
What is the most common location of herniation in degenerative joint disease?
What is the most common location of herniation in degenerative joint disease?
What is the primary cause of referred pain in herniated discs?
What is the primary cause of referred pain in herniated discs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of radicular pain?
Which of the following is a characteristic of radicular pain?
What is the primary goal of treatment for herniated discs?
What is the primary goal of treatment for herniated discs?
What is the primary method for confirming a diagnosis of Herpes Zoster?
What is the primary method for confirming a diagnosis of Herpes Zoster?
What is a common cause of spinal cord compression in patients with Scheuermann's disease?
What is a common cause of spinal cord compression in patients with Scheuermann's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Scheuermann's disease?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Scheuermann's disease?
What is the primary goal of treatment for patients with Scheuermann's disease?
What is the primary goal of treatment for patients with Scheuermann's disease?
What is the pathophysiological mechanism underlying Herpes Zoster?
What is the pathophysiological mechanism underlying Herpes Zoster?
What is a characteristic feature of the rash associated with Herpes Zoster?
What is a characteristic feature of the rash associated with Herpes Zoster?
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