Cervical vertebrae

Abstract Object Lumbar spine surgery can be performed using a variety of anesthetic modalities, most notably general or spinal anesthesia. The aim of this study was to determine if either anesthetic modality is more cost-effective in cases of lumbar discectomy or laminectomy spine surgery. Methods 542 patients who underwent elective lumbar spine surgery at the University of Pennsylvania between 2007-2011 performed by a single faculty surgeon were retrospectively identified, with 364 having received

The purpose of this article is to document the first archaeological evidence in Australia both by death by spearing and the use of backed artifacts as spear armatures before European contact. Furthermore using barbed death spears as a ritual punishment was known to have happened in the Sydney region at European contact, but not before then. So this finding would provide early archaeological evidence for ritual payback killing by spearing, as well as be significant in understanding other archaeological

Spinal Abnormalities When physicians order a Magnetic Resonance Scan, they usually use their patients’ signs and symptoms as clues to determine what specific information they are looking for in the scan results. The Spinal Column There are 33 vertebrae in the spinal column. Each vertebra is separated from the next by a spongy intervertebral disc that consists of a gel-like substance (nucleus pulposus). These discs are the spine’s shock absorbers; however, if these spongy discs

radiation. PE revealed normal gait. There was slight to moderate spasm over the lumbar spine R>L. AROM: flexion 70 %, extension 60 %, Right lateral flexion 70 % and Left lateral flexion 70 %. SLR is positive on the right. Slight spasm was noted over the cervical spine. AROM: flexion 80 %, extension 80 %, right lateral flexion 70 % and left lateral flexion 70 %. Spurling test is positive on the right. Shoulder exam revealed mild tenderness of the bicipital groove and AC region R>L. Impingement sign was positive

vertebral segments. the usual number of vertebrae is 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal, the fifth lumbar vertebra may be wholly or partially incorporated into the sacrum. The five lumbar vertebrae are distinguished by their large size and the absence of costal facets and transverse foramina. The body is transversely wide [1]. Congenital fusion of cervical vertebral bodies is a common finding, where as the incidence of fused thoracic vertebrae is less frequent and fusion of lumbar

In the article, Assessment of the Cervical Spine Range of Motion After the Use of the Saunders Traction Device in Different Positioning of the Upper Extremities, cervical spine complaints are seen to be increasing due in part to our society becoming more health aware.1 The pain begins with increased tension or stiffness in the muscles of the posterior neck, with varying levels of pain that begin to spread to other areas of the body over time. The positioning of the head towards protraction, pushing

Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical radiculopathy is also known as a “pinched nerve”. In this paper it discusses the presentation, pathophysiology, differential diagnoses, treatment modalities and patient education. Presentation Upon observation the patient with cervical radiculopathy usually presents with a head tilt away from the injury or a stiff neck, active range of motion may also be reduced and increased pain with lateral bending away from the affected side. The patient upon palpation may have

indicated that the patient has continued pain in the cervical spine, which radiates down to the right arm above the elbow. There is some aching at the cubital tunnel with no distal numbness in the forearm and hand. She takes OTC ibuprofen to reduce pain. She presented with a pain of 2/10-level. The ongoing neck pain is located diffusely. It is described as burning. ROS was positive for insomnia, anxiety and depression. The exam revealed cervical spine tenderness. There is decreased ROM on flexion

then applied from the end of the toes of the foot on the board and a mark is made. The dowel is placed behind the back, touching the head, thoracic spine and sacrum. The hand opposite to the front foot should be the hand grasping the dowel at the cervical spine. The other hand grasps the dowel at the lumbar spine. The individual then steps out on the board placing the heel of the opposite foot at the indicated mark on the board. The individual then lowers the back knee enough to touch the board behind

1. Physical Therapy 3X6 - Spine (Lumbar/Cervical/Thoracic) Regarding Physical Therapy 3X6-Spine (Lumbar/Cervical/Thoracic); CA MTUS supports an initial course of physical therapy with objective functional deficits and functional goals. The claimant has basically whole body pain with limitations in range of motion and tenderness in most all body parts. Medical necessity has been established. However, initial 6 visits are given. Additional requests should include functional improvement, discussion