Lumbar Spine common pathologies revision

How many vertebra are in the lumbar spine

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

• Possible 3-4-5 and 6

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a relatively common condition yet its exact cause remains unclear. What ratio in the UK are thought to have AS?

• 1 in 20

• 1 in 200

• 1 in 2000

• 1 in 20000

What joints are normally affected by Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Sacroiliac joint and joints of the vertebral column

• Peripheral joints of hands and feet

• Spinal column and joints of the upper limb

• Spinal column and joints of the lower limb

Non specific low back pain typically lasts for...

• More than 3 months

• Less than 3 months

• Less than 3 weeks

• More than 3 weeks

What percentage of people, according to expert opinion, are likely to suffer from non specific low back pain at some time in there life?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

Piriformis syndrome is now more commonly know as

• Deep Gluteal Syndrome

• Pelvic girdle syndrome

• Piriformis tendinopathy

• Piriformis Bursitis

Which of the following are considered risk factors for piriformis syndrome

• High BMI

• Rear wallet pressure

• Manual Labour

• All of the others

Piriformis Syndrome Syndrome is more prominent in

• Males aged 20-40

• Females aged 20-40

• Males aged 40-60

• Females aged 40-60