CX SPINE HERNIATION

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Created on: 15-12-17 20:26

What is the Mechanism of CxSp disc herniation?

Sustained repeated cervical loading, most commonly affecting cervical (C) 6–7 level. (Hammer et al., 2016 Study discussing epidemiology and pathophysiology)

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How does CxSp Disc Herniation Present?

Pain- Specifically in cervical region (Depending on the nerve, pain may radiate only into the shoulder or may radiate down the arm into the fingers) Decreased ROM- Pain on extension as this decreases space in the foramen further compressing the nerve

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Describe the Pathophysiology involved in CxSp Disc Herniation?

4 Types of Herniation- Disc Bulge- Disc Extends beyond end plate- Protrusion- A defect in the annulus- Extrusion- Disc Material extends beyond annulus- Sequested- A piece of the disc that breaks away from the main disc structure

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Subjective assessment CxSpine Herniation- What information would you require about the pathology?

Symptoms- Location-Pain Scale- Pain type? Referred, Vague = Nerve- Referral Patterns-SIN FACTOR-Severity, Intensity and Nature of the symptoms. Sleep- Breathing Problems- Digestive Problems-Altered Sensation

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CxSpine Herniation- What information do you require about the history of the present condition for the pathology?

History of injury- Mechanism- Heavy Lifting, Overuse- Age related? MAINLY A DEGENERATIVE CONDITION

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CxSpine Herniation-What information do you require about past medical history for the pathology?

Previous head injury- 5D’s- DISPHAGIA, DISARTHIA, DIPLOPLIA, DIZZINESS, DROP ATTACKS- Fracture- Tumour- VBI- RA/OA- THREAD- MRI- X RAY-Cauda Equina Syndrome

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CxSpine Herniation- MEDICATION

Medication- Pain killers before treatment? Mask Symptoms- Dosage? Frequency? Over counter , Prescribed?

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What Special Test would you use for for CxSpine Herniation?

Spurlings Test- Compresses nerve root- Do not perform if the patient has radiating symptoms or Aggrevates.

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