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WorksheetsBack pain 2
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
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 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
