Lumbar plexus

The patient‘s finger tip just able to reach superior patellar, not an optimal range as before the injury as she usually was able touch a floor. Return from flexion was achieved by extending the lumbar spine. Lumbar extension showed a normal range of motion with mild pain at the end of range. Side bending and rotation showed normal range and quality of motion without significant increased in pain, also full ROM of hip joint. No neurological testing was

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

Possible diagnosis Signs and Symptoms Pharmacological treatment Subacromial Bursitis 1. Pain that worsens over winter (when patient had to repetitively rake snow, possibly causing inflammation) 2. Pain located at the top and side of the shoulder (acromial area) Corticosteroid injection to decrease pain and inflammation Non-traumatic Partial Supraspinatus Tear 1. Pain that worsens over winter (when patient had to repetitively rake snow) 2. Pain at rest that increases with shoulder movement 3.Pain

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

Lumbar Vertebral Fracture The Vertebral column is an amazing part of the human body. It is made up of many different pieces that all fit together to make something that keeps the body up right, allows movement, supports weight and protects the spinal cord. There are four different segments of the spinal cord. One of those segments is called the lumbar region. The lumbar region consists of 5 vertebrae that make up the lower back (Lippert, 2011). The lumbar region supports most of the body weight and

could not be established. Similarly, another recent meta-analysis failed to demonstrate an association between surgical site drains and decreased odds of hematoma and infection (Waly et al., 2015). While the benefit of surgical site drains in the lumbar spine remains to be demonstrated, the benefit of surgical site drains in the cervical spine remains an unanswered question. The study of surgical site drains in the posterior cervical spine is limited. Payhs et al. suggested surgical site drains

pain. The pain was previously well controlled with medications. The patient stated that she may not be able to drive to her appointments much longer given she also gets 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

Millions of Americans have experienced back pain at one point or another in their life. Back pain is one of the most common complaints that a doctor will hear from a patient on a visit. Understanding the source of your pain can be very overwhelming and frustrating, especially when a structural explanation cannot be provided. Could your back pain be triggered by stress? For many individuals, stress is not the first thing that comes to mind when trying to establish the cause of their back pain. However

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 vertebral bodies is rare. Sharma reported

A Trigger Point in Your Rear End that can Provide Back Pain Relief A trigger point found in Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius is step one in treating low back pain that radiates across the back just above the hip bones and just below the hip into the hamstrings. Some people may find this location in their butt to be the one that relieves most if not all their pain. It is also the spot where some may actually have superficial dimpling, although not everyone will see dimpling it can be useful in