problem. It never came to my realization how serious this could be, or what it could do to my basketball career. Tests after tests including MRI’s, X-rays, and experimental procedures were performed to show I had five ruptured disks in the lower lumbar section of my back. Tedious Examination done by a group of doctors concluded I had a crippling disease of the spinal column called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord. (Lohr
Mat Certification The two possibilities for pelvic positions are neutral and imprinted. In neutral pelvis the natural lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is present. Imprinted means a slight lumbar curve into flexion is present. During imprinted spine the normal curve lengthens toward flexion by engaging the oblique abdominals to help bring the rib cage closer to the pelvis. I would use neutral pelvic placement for the One Leg Circle, since the essence of the exercise is stability of the
The vertebral column is made up of 33 vertebrae that unite together to form a singular structure. The Vertebral column lies in the middle of the body, from the base of the skull to just below the hip bones. The vertebral column is split into five separate sections. The Cervical, made up of 7 vertebrae, Thoracic, 12 vertebrae, Lumber, 5, Sacrum, 5 fused vertebrae and the coccyx, 4 more fused vertebrae. Each individual vertebral are separated by interverbral discs are joined together by ligaments and
TERMINOLOGY CLINICAL CLARIFICATION • Group of injuries involving the neck due to a rapid, forceful, backwards motion6 • May involve the following: 6 ○ Injury to vertebral and paravertebral structures (fractures, dislocations, ligamentous tears, and disc disruption/subluxation) ○ Spinal cord injury (traumatic central cord syndrome secondary to cord compression or vascular insult) ○ Vascular injury (vertebral artery or carotid artery dissection) ○ Soft tissue injury around cervical spine (cervical
The case is about one Arturo Iturralde who was diagnosed with degenerative spondylolisthesis L4-5 with stenosis. The condition is treated by way of surgery. The surgery was carried out at Hilo Medical Center (HMC). It involved implanting titanium rods in the spine forming a bilateral fixation. During surgery, the titanium rods were missing from the surgery room and Dr. Robert Ricketson decided to make do by use of a stainless steel screwdriver. The stainless steel was not approved nor intended for
encased in 33 hollow bones called vertebrae that are formed at the base of the skull down the back all the way to the sacrum at the bottom. The spinal cord is not one long tube but rather many small hair like fibers that run together through the openings of the vertebrae. Each vertebra has an opening where the nerves of the spinal cord poke out. Each vertebra and the nerves inside of it have a relationship with certain organs and functions. All of the vertebrae put together is referred to as the
During the review period, the claimant was diagnosed with cervical spine radiculopathy, pain in the right shoulder, a strain of the muscle, fascia, and tendon of the long head of the biceps, and right arm, and intervertebral disc degeneration of the lumbosacral spine. Cervical spine radiculopathy Continued having pain in the neck. The examination also revealed a negative Spurling's maneuver bilaterally, a full, active range of motion, and a nonfocal neurological examination. Pain in the right
In dance, the term ‘ideal alignment’ refers to the body at the state of which allows the dancer to execute movement most efficiently and safely. Correct alignment can relieve muscle tension and stress, which can be greatly assisted through imagery. Eric Franklin stated that "Posture reveals our genetic and social heritage as well as the sum of our accumulated mental and physical habits." Posture constantly fluctuates due to one’s psychological state (Franklin, E 1996). As a result, dancers must be
Lumbar Radicular Pain Amaresh Vydyanathan, M.D. Erik Romanelli, M.D., M.P.H. Anatomy There are five moveable lumbar vertebrae which are connected by paired facet joints located between the articular processes of the pedicles and by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments. Intervertebral foramina are formed by notches in the articular processes of adjacent pedicles of two vertebrae; the disk
and symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis, how the condition is diagnosed, and the treatments available for the condition. Spinal Stenosis Spinal Anatomy The anatomy of the spine has three major regions: the cervical, the thoracic, and the lumbar. Your spine is a long column of bones (aka vertebra) that stretches from the base of your skull to your tailbone. The vertebrae supports and stabilizes your upper back, while at the same time allowing you to move freely. The vertebrae also protects your
Meningitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the protective membrane of the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. Usually meningitis is caused by either a bacteria or a virus, but in less common cases, meningitis can possibly be caused by certain medications or injuries. The most common way that meningitis is contracted is by bacteria or viruses that infect the body and spread from the bloodstream to the meninges by cerebrospinal fluid. Viral meningitis is more frequently seen and is not
On 8/10/16 I met Mr. Abraham at the office of Dr. Yacisen. Mr. Abraham arrived with his mother. He wore the brace to the right leg and used a cane to ambulate. Mr. Abraham said his left shoulder has improved dramatically since he started physical therapy. An x-ray of the shoulder was taken and did not show any defect. The right knee still had slight swelling which Mr. Abraham said goes down when he has the brace off. Examination showed the MCL was scarred down. The patella was stable. Dr.
Neck pain is defined as pain between the occiput and third thoracic vertebrae (Cote et al., 2003) and is a common debilitating condition (Carroll et al., 2008). It is estimated 30-50% of all adults will develop neck pain at some point in their lives and of those affected, 11-14% will experience a degree of work-related limitation (Cote et al., 2008). Studies conducted in South African settings reported that the prevalence of neck pain was 50% in the Caucasian population and 45% in the indigenous
It is appreciated that the given case study contains other factors such as psychological trauma and the impact of blood loss. However this essay is going to explore the efficacy of pre hospital immobilisation utilising cervical collars and extrication/ orthopaedic stretchers, reflecting on an account from the paramedic’s practice. A modified framework of Gibbs Reflective cycle (1988) will be used. Including Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Conclusion and Action Plan. This essay is supported throughout
axial contains the first two segments, the atlas and axial. The atlas rotates around the axis to provide rotation. C3-C7 are connected by Facet Joints. These are responsible for forward and backward motions. The developmental anatomy of the axial vertebrae is different from the subaxial anatomy. The atlas has three primary ossification
on the floor, or on a footrest; alternatively when standing, weight should be evenly distributed over both feet (HSA, 2014). If chair height cannot be adjusted, a cushion should be added to sit on to obtain desired height in addition to providing lumbar support (Coffin, 2014). There are chairs designed specifically for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, chairs that are built to suit ergonomic needs and MSI prevention (Sound Ergonomics, 2014). The HAG Capisco (figure 5) is a chair that can accommodate
Assignment One: Patient Resource That aching pain you feel in the shoulder could actually be coming from your head or neck. The reason this type of pain can occur is because some muscles originate in your head or neck and continue downward attaching around the shoulder region (Fernández-de-las-peñas et al, 2010). Many people that experience this type of pain will limit or cease certain movements to prevent further pain. Tasks as simple as backing out of your driveway, combing your hair or brushing
spine consists of 24 vertebrae that are moveable and 9 fused vertebrae. The spinal column also consists of five major regions- cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccyx region. The spine has a natural curved figure also known as “S-shaped curve” when looking at it from a lateral aspect. As mentioned already, the spine consists of five major regions. In a unique way, these regions allow the spine to form its curvature. The cervical
lumbar disc problems Summary The lumbar region of the human spine is a location that is very susceptible to injury and trauma. A majority of the population experience back pain at some time during their life, and although in most cases the pain subsides after a time of rest, there is an enormous need for treatment of this malady. The various types of treatment for lumbar disc herniations include a more conservative method of rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory or non-steroidal
to a spine therapy specialist to undergo physical therapy in hopes that the pain might be alleviated after strengthening the back muscles. If the back pain still didn't improve after taking these measures, an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the lumbar area would be considered. Low back pain is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the United States, [1] so when doctors see patients with cases of chronic lower back pain like Will's, they typically suggest medicati... ... middle