Myelopathy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Verified Answers Which is the most common level of cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A. C3-C4 B. C4-C5 C. C5-C6 D. C6-C7 E. C7-T1 ️C5-C6 based on literature reports of imaging and autopsy studies. Which risk factor is most likely to be associated with the development of cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A. Age B. Prolonged use of hand-held devices C. History of neck trauma D. Congenital narrowing of the cervical...

4- Spondylosis, Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy Spondylosis What is it an where? What else is it called? ️Spondylosis- Age-related, degenerative changes that begin at the IV disc and subsequently involve other tissues - -Articular cartilage of facet joint -Bones of cervical spine - pts will experience a lot of flexibility loss -Uncinate processes and uncovertebral joints Natural History of Spondylosis in C/Spine 85% of patients over 65 have what? Gradual or Sudden? What Pa...

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Cervical Spine Clinical Conditions & Interventions Test Questions and Answers Myelopathy - Answer-Disease of the spinal cord, often causing symptoms like weakness and numbness. Dermatomes - Answer-Areas of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve, often used to diagnose nerve root problems. Myotomes - Answer-Muscle groups innervated by a single spinal nerve root, used to assess nerve function. Cognitive behavioral therapy principles - Answer-Therapeutic approach focusing on changing pat...

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-1 (HTLV-1) is endemic in Japan, the Caribbean and in South American countries such as Ecuador. This virus is the cause of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP), a myelopathy characterised by chronic progressive paraparesis, spasticity and urinary symptoms. We report the case of a 40-year-old man who received a kidney transplant from a living donor and developed HAM/TSP, 24 months after transplant. The diagnosis was co...

Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Practicum | Weeks 5 – 8 Exam Study Guide| 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: a 22 year old man is diagnosed with acute low back strains and is given NSAIDs. what educated is needed? Answer: lower back strengthening exercises Question: which of the following is the most commonly associated with vertebral fractures? Answer: osteoporosis Question: A 52 year old OBES...

If a clinical test demonstrates the ability to identify accurately those patients who truly have the disease or impairment, then one would conclude that the test demonstrates: _____? High Sensitivity What makes a clinical test the best for "ruling in" a disorder? High Specificity All of the following are considered historical red flags in the lumbar spine, EXCEPT FOR: a. pain that is worse during rest vs activity b. pain worsened at night or not relieved by any position c. poor resp...

A 40 year old male presents w/ posterior ankle swelling. He reports that he heard a "pop" from his ankle when he landed awkwardly after a jump. Which ortho test? - ️️Thompson The case hx of a patient w/ Guillain Barre Syndrome is most likely to include which? - ️️recent vaccination Which of these complaints is most characteristic of cervical spondylotic myelopathy? - ️️difficulty walking and neck pain A patient w/ recurring unilateral periorbital pain, lacrimation, and rhi...

A 40 year old male presents w/ posterior ankle swelling. He reports that he heard a "pop" from his ankle when he landed awkwardly after a jump. Which ortho test? Answer - Thompson The case hx of a patient w/ Guillain Barre Syndrome is most likely to include which? Answer - recent vaccination Which of these complaints is most characteristic of cervical spondylotic myelopathy? Answer - difficulty walking and neck pain A patient w/ recurring unilateral periorbital pain, lacrimation, and ...