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What does the term 'stenosis' refer to in a medical context?
What does the term 'stenosis' refer to in a medical context?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of spinal stenosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of spinal stenosis?
What is suggested as a potentially beneficial position for patients with spinal stenosis?
What is suggested as a potentially beneficial position for patients with spinal stenosis?
Which treatment is contraindicated for patients suffering from spinal stenosis?
Which treatment is contraindicated for patients suffering from spinal stenosis?
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Spinal stenosis is most commonly associated with which of the following conditions?
Spinal stenosis is most commonly associated with which of the following conditions?
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At what age range do acute disc injuries typically occur?
At what age range do acute disc injuries typically occur?
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What contributes to the stability of older discs?
What contributes to the stability of older discs?
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What type of injury is often associated with disc bulge?
What type of injury is often associated with disc bulge?
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Which statement about disc bulging is true?
Which statement about disc bulging is true?
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What is commonly the cause of pain in disc-related injuries?
What is commonly the cause of pain in disc-related injuries?
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Who is primarily affected by conditions related to spinal degeneration?
Who is primarily affected by conditions related to spinal degeneration?
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Which symptom may indicate nerve compression in the spinal cord?
Which symptom may indicate nerve compression in the spinal cord?
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What is a sign of spinal cord lesions that involves muscle weakness?
What is a sign of spinal cord lesions that involves muscle weakness?
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What is a characteristic of lateral lumbar stenosis?
What is a characteristic of lateral lumbar stenosis?
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What maneuver can relieve symptoms associated with nerve compression?
What maneuver can relieve symptoms associated with nerve compression?
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What type of pain might indicate outright nerve compression?
What type of pain might indicate outright nerve compression?
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Which of the following factors may lead to earlier development of lumbar stenosis?
Which of the following factors may lead to earlier development of lumbar stenosis?
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What percentage of the population in the UK over 60 may experience symptomatic occurrence of lumbar stenosis?
What percentage of the population in the UK over 60 may experience symptomatic occurrence of lumbar stenosis?
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Which condition involves narrowing in the lumbar spinal column leading to cord compression?
Which condition involves narrowing in the lumbar spinal column leading to cord compression?
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How does foraminal stenosis present in terms of symptoms and diagnosis?
How does foraminal stenosis present in terms of symptoms and diagnosis?
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Which of the following factors may contribute to earlier degeneration of the spine?
Which of the following factors may contribute to earlier degeneration of the spine?
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Which of these activities is likely to aggravate symptoms related to spinal nerve compression?
Which of these activities is likely to aggravate symptoms related to spinal nerve compression?
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Which of the following statements about asymptomatic stenosis is accurate?
Which of the following statements about asymptomatic stenosis is accurate?
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What occurs due to overgrowth on the facet in lateral lumbar stenosis?
What occurs due to overgrowth on the facet in lateral lumbar stenosis?
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Which condition is least likely to cause early onset of stenosis?
Which condition is least likely to cause early onset of stenosis?
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What anatomical aspect does lateral lumbar stenosis primarily affect?
What anatomical aspect does lateral lumbar stenosis primarily affect?
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What is the typical time frame for symptomatic reduction after disc prolapse?
What is the typical time frame for symptomatic reduction after disc prolapse?
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What is a common outcome of disc prolapse that may still be visible on MRI?
What is a common outcome of disc prolapse that may still be visible on MRI?
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When is surgery typically required for disc issues?
When is surgery typically required for disc issues?
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What should be avoided to prevent exacerbating the inflammatory cycle of pain?
What should be avoided to prevent exacerbating the inflammatory cycle of pain?
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What typically does not require surgery in cases of disc prolapse?
What typically does not require surgery in cases of disc prolapse?
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What is a key factor in improving outcomes for patients with disc prolapse?
What is a key factor in improving outcomes for patients with disc prolapse?
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What is the typical time frame for resorption and symptomatic resolution of disc prolapse?
What is the typical time frame for resorption and symptomatic resolution of disc prolapse?
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Which statement is true regarding the healing of the disc after prolapse?
Which statement is true regarding the healing of the disc after prolapse?
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What is a potential reason for persistent symptoms after disc prolapse?
What is a potential reason for persistent symptoms after disc prolapse?
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What symptom might indicate that a patient needs treatment for disc issues?
What symptom might indicate that a patient needs treatment for disc issues?
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Which symptom is specifically associated with cervical syrinx extension affecting the brainstem?
Which symptom is specifically associated with cervical syrinx extension affecting the brainstem?
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What is a common consequence of lower motor neuron damage due to syrinx extension?
What is a common consequence of lower motor neuron damage due to syrinx extension?
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Which condition can lead to the development of cauda equina syndrome?
Which condition can lead to the development of cauda equina syndrome?
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What signifies saddle anaesthesia in a clinical assessment?
What signifies saddle anaesthesia in a clinical assessment?
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What type of surgery may be indicated for patients with Arnold-Chiari malformation?
What type of surgery may be indicated for patients with Arnold-Chiari malformation?
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Which reflex finding is typical in patients with cauda equina syndrome?
Which reflex finding is typical in patients with cauda equina syndrome?
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What is characterized by deep, aching, and often severe neck or shoulder pain?
What is characterized by deep, aching, and often severe neck or shoulder pain?
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Which part of the spinal cord is primarily affected by Arnold-Chiari malformation?
Which part of the spinal cord is primarily affected by Arnold-Chiari malformation?
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What might indicate the presence of syringobulbia?
What might indicate the presence of syringobulbia?
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Which symptom is not typically associated with cauda equina syndrome?
Which symptom is not typically associated with cauda equina syndrome?
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Which treatment approach is commonly recommended for managing Arnold-Chiari malformation?
Which treatment approach is commonly recommended for managing Arnold-Chiari malformation?
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Which sign can be observed during sensory testing for an individual with Arnold-Chiari malformation?
Which sign can be observed during sensory testing for an individual with Arnold-Chiari malformation?
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What is a distinguishing factor of sensory loss in Arnold-Chiari malformation?
What is a distinguishing factor of sensory loss in Arnold-Chiari malformation?
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What is a common effect of syrinx extension impacting lower motor neurons?
What is a common effect of syrinx extension impacting lower motor neurons?
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Study Notes
Clinical Neurology Conditions
- SPINAL NERVE ROOT LESIONS: Includes Disc Herniation, Spinal Stenosis, and Lateral Lumbar Stenosis.
- SPINAL CORD LESIONS: Covers Central Lumbar Stenosis, Syringomyelia, Cauda Equina, Spinal Infection, and Multiple Sclerosis.
- PERIPHERAL NERVE LESIONS: Includes Neuropathies, Mononeuropathy of peripheral nerves, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Pancoast Tumour.
- PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHOLOGIES: Includes Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency and Diabetic Neuropathy.
- CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROMES: Covers Pain Definitions (NICE), Central Sensitisation, Myofascial pain, Discogenic Low Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility Hallmarks, Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and Marfan's Disease.
- WEAKNESS: Includes Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy etc.), Inflammatory Myopathies, Endocrine Myopathies, Motor Neuron Disease, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Bell's Palsy, and Myasthenia Gravis.
Movement Disorders
- MOVEMENT DISORDERS: Covers Cerebellar Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, VBA, PICA occlusion, Dandy-Walker Syndrome, Arnold-Chiari Malformation
Impaired Mental Status
- IMPAIRED MENTAL STATUS: Covers Acute / Gradual onset, Multiple causes, Temporal lobe, Hippocampus, Amygdala, Parietal lobe, Posterior parietal cortex, Basal ganglia, ACA, PCA
- Dementia: is progressive, and involves multiple areas (focal / diffuse).
Altered Consciousness
- Consciousness: This is defined as awareness of self and surroundings
- Types of Altered Consciousness: Alert and aware, Confused, Lethargic, and Unconscious.
- Other conditions: Syncope, Coma, Epilepsy (describes brief change in behavior).
- Measurement: Measured on a scale (e.g., Glasgow Coma Scale)
Cauda Equina
- Cauda Equina: Compression of cauda equina typically due to tumors, trauma, infection or ankylosing spondylitis
- Symptoms include: Saddle anaesthesia, bowel and bladder disturbances, difficulty initiating/stopping urination, unilateral/bilateral sciatica, weakness, reduced sensation.
- Referral to A&E urgently for potential incontinent episodes
- Management: surgery to decompress the cauda equina
Spinal Infection
- Vertebral osteomyelitis: Infectious disease affecting the vertebral body, often with secondary involvement of the intervertebral disc (discitis).
- Typically from bacterial or fungal infection
Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Immune-mediated disease that destroys myelin, leading to varying neurological problems
- Characterized by relapse and remittance, gradual deterioration, progressive disease, and various clinical presentations.
Other Conditions
- Headache: Includes many types (stable and red flag), their characteristics, and potential causes
- Dizziness: Covers various causes (neurological, traumatic, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, vestibular, psychogenic) including triggers/examples
- Cranial Nerve Disorders: Explores conditions affecting specific cranial nerves.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome:
- Pancoast Tumour: Malignant neoplasm of the apex lung destroying the thoracic inlet, brachial plexus and cervical sympathetic nerves.
- Peripheral Nerve Lesions: A number of conditions affecting peripheral nerves by entrapment, fluid or protein deposition, and neuro trauma.
- Vascular Issues: A variety of conditions relating to blood vessels and blood flow.
- Inflammatory Myopathies: Disorders characterized by inflammation, and weakness of muscle groups
- Endocrine Myopathies (and other syndromes): Group of diseases broadly relating to hormone dysfunction.
Spinal Cord Lesions Continued
- Central Lumbar Stenosis: Narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal, impeding spinal cord function - often presenting with pain, paraesthesia, muscle weakness, and difficulties with balance
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