Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Pain Patterns Quiz
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What is the typical pain pattern in spinal stenosis?

  • Chronic pain that worsens with lying down
  • Dull, non-radiating pain in the upper back
  • Acute pain in the buttocks radiating to the leg and foot (correct)
  • Sharp, localized pain in the lower back only
  • What is a common feature observed during examination of patients with spinal stenosis?

  • Generalized stiffness and rigidity in the lumbosacral spine (correct)
  • Increased range of motion in the lumbar spine
  • Normal neural tension test results
  • Equivocal findings from sensation testing
  • Which activity tends to aggravate radicular pain in patients with spinal stenosis?

  • Lumbar spine flexion (correct)
  • Walking downhill
  • Prone lying
  • Sitting for prolonged periods
  • What is a common neurological sign observed in patients with spinal stenosis?

    <p>Deficit in vibration sensation in L4 dermatome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are MRI and CT myelography considered gold standard measures in diagnosing spinal stenosis?

    <p>To confirm disc bulge, herniation, and nerve root compression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do symptoms typically progress in spinal stenosis?

    <p>Symptoms gradually worsen with time independent of incidents or changes in activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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