Anatomy
What joint is made up by the ilium and the sacrum?
What is:
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ)
What muscles are weakened in lower cross syndrome?
What are:
The abdominals and the gluteus maximus
What diagnosis would present with a positive SLR, slump test, and/or LLTT?
LBP with radiating pain
What classification is associated with symptoms that worsen with trunk flexion?
What is:
Referred LE pain
What are the 5 D's?
What is:
Drop attacks, dizziness, dysphagia, diplopia, double vision
What part of the spine is fractured in spondylolysthesis?
Pars interarticularis
What clinical syndrome is characterized by increased pain in the morning and internal dislocation of articular tissue that causes disturbance in the normal resting position of the joint surfaces?
Derangement syndrome
What test looks for lumbar spine instability by performing a P-->A mobilization?
What is:
Prone instability test
What classification presents with diminished trunk or pelvic region strength and endurance?
What is:
LBP with MCI
Pt reports throbbing in the abdomen, especially while laying down, as well as dizziness and excruciating abdominal pain. Which red flag condition is this most associated with?
What is:
AAA (aortic abdominal aneurysm)
What is the inner section of the spinal disc called?
What is:
Nucleus pulposus
What clinical syndrome is associated with aggravation with extension based activities?
Lumbar stenosis with radiculopathy
What is the correct order of Laslett's cluster?
What is:
Thigh thrust --> distraction --> compression --> sacral thrust
What classification is linked to unguarded/awkward movements or positions?
What is:
LBP with mobility deficits
Pt presents with a positive Hoffman's and clonus test, and has a positive Lhermitte's test. What diagnosis is most likely?
What is:
Cervical myelopathy
What condition is characterized by S1 fusing to the lumbar spine?
What is:
Lumbarization
What clinical syndrome is associated with one vertebra slipping over another?
What is:
Spondylolisthesis
What test will be positive in the case of lumbar facet arthropathy?
What is:
The quadrant test
What classification would most call for a FABQ or STarT outcome measure?
What is:
LBP with cognitive/affective tendencies
What classification is associated with lancinating pain in the involved LE?
What is:
Radiating pain
Pt presents with constant non-mechanical pain. After checking their vitals, you find that the patient has a low-grade fever of 99 degrees. Pt reports no relief with rest and night pain that does not change with positional change. What diagnosis is most likely?
What is:
Spinal malignancy