Back Pain With Radiating Pain Pathologies New Exam Review A+

Back Pain with Radiating Pain Pathologies New Exam Review A+ Spinal Stenosis - ANSWER-DEF: a condition characterized by narrowing of the spinal canal, housing the spinal cord and nerve roots MOI: age-related degeneration of the spine, including development of OA, herniated discs, bone spurs S/s: pn/discomfort in the back, neck, extremities, numb/tingle radiating down arms/legs, mm weakness in arms/legs, balance and coordination issues with walking, relief of sx with forward bending/sitting Tx: PT , activity modification, pn management, AD, steroid injections, decompression sx, spinal fusion DIAG: neuro, ROM, SLR, imaging, walking test Spondylolithesis - ANSWER-Spinal condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over another, most commonly in the lumbar spine, graded based on the degree of displacement MOI: result from defect or fracture in the pars interarticularis (gymnasts/weightlifters), degenerative spondylolisthesis related to age changes, disc degeneration, facet joint arthritis, ligamentous laxity, vertebral slippage, traumatic-acute fractures/injuries to the spine, pathological-bone disease or tumors S/s: back pn, extension sensitive, increased lordosis and anterior pelvic tilt, radiating leg pn, numbness/tingling in legs or feet, mm weakness, change in posture (forward lean, hunched appearance) Tx: PT for core strength, low abs and hip ext, flex, posture, load modification, bracing, pn management, steroid