Back pain 2

What is the typical posture of spinal stenosis patient?

• better when leaning forward

• worsen when leaning forward

• better when sitting

• better when walking

Which of the following is NOT a red flag for back pain?

• night pain

• fever

• paresthesia

• age <50 year

A 30 yr old man came with back pain with Rt leg pain and difficult to standing on toes for 1 week.

PE. revealed decrease sensory at lateral foot, weakness plantar flexion of ankle. Where is the lesion ?

• L3/4 disc

• L4/5 disc

• L5/S1 disc

• Conus medullaris

How long of bed rest in patients who have acute back pain ?

• not recommend

• 5 day

• 7 day

• 14 day

What is the characteristic of back pain ?

• Nociceptive

• Neuropathic

• Visceral pain

• Mixed pain

What is the recommended imaging study for a patient with suspected herniated disc?

• X-ray

• MRI

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

Which of the following is a common cause of mechanical back pain?

• Muscle strain

• Fracture

• Osteoporosis

• Infection

A 33 years old man presents with sudden low back pain after lifting heavy object.

PE : straight leg raising test positive.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

• Spondylolisthesis

• Acute back strain

• Disc herniation

• Spinal stenosis