Lumbar herniated disk Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST 2023/2024 Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - CORRECT ANSWER-Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - CORRECT ANSWER-L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - CORRECT ANSWER-L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - CORRECT ANSWER-S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - CORRECT ANSWER-One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of...

MSN 610 Module 3 Quiz - SG3 with Complete Solutions Excoriation -Correct Answer-Loss of epidermis, linear, hollowed out, crusted area Erosion -Correct Answer-Loss of part of the epidermis, depressed, moist, glistening, follows rupture of vesicle or bulla Fissure -Correct Answer-Linear crack/break from epidermis to dermis athlete's foot Ulcer -Correct Answer-Loss of epidermis and dermis, concave, varies in size Crust -Correct Answer-dried serum, blood/purulent exudate, slightly elevated, s...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

herniated disc (lumbar disc) CORRECT ANSWER - sudden movement causes the weakened and frayed nucleus pulposus to prolapse and protrudes through the annulus where they impinge on one or more nerve roots and cause sciatica or radicula - location: L5-S1, L4-L5, L3-L4, L2-L3, L1-L2 - pain referral= sciatica - signs: weakness of plantar flexor and hamstring weakness, absent or diminished ankle jerk, paresthesias - pain w straight leg raise and tenderness over the lumbosacral joint and sciatic ...

CCS FINAL EXAM LATEST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS Characterized by pain or discomfort in the lumbar region, irradiating to the buttocks and lasting no more than a month. Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS It affects more than 80% of the population and has a year prevalence of up to 30% Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS Over 90% of these cases resolve in less than 30 days 30-50 years old Women>Men Sedentary Lifestyle Obesity Pregnancy Phys...

Lachman maneuver Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - (Knee exam) McMurray Sign Injury to the meniscus (knee exam) Cause of meniscus injury suddenly planting leg on the ground and twisting Symptoms of meniscus injury > immediate pain in the planted leg > inability to bear weight > can lock up when trying to straighten it Phalen's test Numbness & tingling in the first 3 digits when pressing the dorsal surface of both hands together in a forced wrist flexion for at least 1 ...

Lachman maneuver Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - (Knee exam) McMurray Sign Injury to the meniscus (knee exam) Cause of meniscus injury suddenly planting leg on the ground and twisting Symptoms of meniscus injury > immediate pain in the planted leg > inability to bear weight > can lock up when trying to straighten it Phalen's test Numbness & tingling in the first 3 digits when pressing the dorsal surface of both hands together in a forced w...

Your Differential Ranking Correct Extraneous Differential Diagnosis Your Lead Graded Your Alt Graded Your MNM Graded compression fracture herniated disk spinal neoplasm Feedback Ms. Jenkins presents with acute low back pain with radiation down her right leg; a condition commonly referred to as sciatica by patients and providers, alike. The etiology of her back pain is likely one that will explain both the lumbar pai

Your Differential Ranking Correct Extraneous Differential Diagnosis Your Lead Graded Your Alt Graded Your MNM Graded compression fracture herniated disk spinal neoplasm Feedback Ms. Jenkins presents with acute low back pain with radiation down her right leg; a condition commonly referred to as sciatica by patients and providers, alike. The etiology of her back pain is likely one that will explain both the lumbar pai

CCS FINAL EXAM LATEST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS Characterized by pain or discomfort in the lumbar region, irradiating to the buttocks and lasting no more than a month. Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS It affects more than 80% of the population and has a year prevalence of up to 30% Acute LBP - CORRECT ANSWERS Over 90% of these cases resolve in less than 30 days 30-50 years old Women>Men Sedentary Lifestyle Obesity Pregnancy Phys...