MSK4 - Random Stuff for Final

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Just some random questions I need to review for the final. Definitely not a comprehensive study resource.
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Question 1

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Myelopathy is any pathological condition of the spinal cord.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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Radiculopathy is any pathological condition of the spinal cord.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Myelopathy is any pathology of a spinal nerve root.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 4

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Radiculopathy is any pathology of a spinal nerve root.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Radiculopathy causes UMN signs.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Myelopathy causes UMN signs.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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Myelopathy causes LMN signs.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Radiculopathy causes LMN signs.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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Which of the following are UMN signs?
Answer
  • Motor weakness
  • (+) Babinski
  • spasticity
  • hyper-reflexia
  • clonus
  • fasciculations
  • atrophy
  • hypo-reflexia

Question 10

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Which of the following are LMN signs?
Answer
  • Motor weakness
  • (+) Babinski
  • spasticity
  • hyper-reflexia
  • clonus
  • fasciculations
  • atrophy
  • hypo-reflexia

Question 11

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If your patient has symptoms along the L5 spinal nerve root, which disc might be herniated?
Answer
  • L3/4
  • L4/5
  • L5/S1
  • L2/3
  • L1/2

Question 12

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If your patient has symptoms along the L5 spinal nerve root, lateral foraminal stenosis of which level might be the culprit?
Answer
  • L1/2
  • L2/3
  • L3/4
  • L4/5
  • L5/S1

Question 13

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If your patient has symptoms along the C6 spinal nerve root, which disc might be herniated?
Answer
  • C1/2
  • C2/3
  • C3/4
  • C5/6
  • C4/5
  • C6/7
  • C7/8

Question 14

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If your patient has symptoms along the C6 spinal nerve root, lateral foraminal stenosis of which level might be the culprit?
Answer
  • C1/2
  • C2/3
  • C3/4
  • C4/5
  • C5/6
  • C6/7
  • C7/8

Question 15

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In the cervical spine, disc herniation and lateral forminal stenosis both affect the spinal nerve root named for the lower vertebra.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 16

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In the lumbar spine, disc herniation and lateral forminal stenosis both affect the spinal nerve root named for the lower vertebra.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 17

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In the lumbar spine, disc herniation affects the spinal nerve root named for the lower vertebra, but lateral foraminal stenosis affects the one above.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 18

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In the lumbar spine, disc herniation affects the spinal nerve root named for the upper vertebra, but lateral foraminal stenosis affects the one below.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 19

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“[blank_start]Bilateral foraminal stenosis[blank_end] follows dermatomal/myotomal pattern (due to it being nerve root involvement), [blank_start]central canal stenosis[blank_end] does not follow pattern.” - S.Castro
Answer
  • Bilateral Foraminal Stenosis
  • Central Canal Stenosis
  • central canal stenosis
  • bilateral foraminal stenosis

Question 20

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Central Canal Stenosis may result from which of the following?
Answer
  • Ligamentum Flavum buckling
  • Posterior Longitudinal Ligament buckling
  • Degenerative or herniated discs
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Congenitally short/thick pedicles
  • ZGP joint osteophytes

Question 21

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Lateral Stenosis may result from which of the following?
Answer
  • Ligamentum Flavum buckling
  • Posterior Longitudinal Ligament buckling
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Congenitally short/thick pedicles
  • Disc bulging or herniation
  • ZGP joint osteophytes

Question 22

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Differential diagnosis for spinal stenosis
Answer
  • Disc herniation
  • Vascular Claudication
  • Primary or secondary tumor
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • OA of hips or knees
  • Spondylolysis
  • Ligamentous Instability
  • Scoliosis

Question 23

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Which of the following would be indicative of a positive test for neurogenic claudication?
Answer
  • Patient demonstrates greater tolerance for walking on treadmill in inclined position.
  • Patient demonstrates greater tolerance for walking on treadmill in flat position.

Question 24

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Neurogenic Claudication is defined as Bilateral pain/weakness/paresthesia/cramping in buttocks, thighs, and calves initiated by prolonged standing and walking and relieved by sitting or bending forward.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 25

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Neurogenic Claudication is defined as Bilateral pain/weakness/paresthesia/cramping in buttocks, thighs, and calves initiated by prolonged sitting or bending forward and relieved by standing and walking
Answer
  • True
  • False
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