Disc

Question 1

DC2-DC6-C-MS

Cervical disc/Annulus

Answer 1

TP: Inf. cervical lamina at jt. line. A: inf to sup
TX: Cerv SB to, Rot to. Glide opposite lamina/transverse process sup/lat (exaggerate rotation - lift)
Scan: Inf. to lambdoidal suture. A: inf to sup. Cervical: 2 finger widths medial to OM suture

Question 2

DC7-DT5-C-MS

Cervical/Thoracic disc

Answer 2

TP: Inf. aspect of scapular spine.
DC7 medial/DT lateral
A: inf to sup
TX: Cerv/thor Rot/SB to. Shoulder Flex with horizontal adduction/traction of opposite arm (create “arc” with arm - up and out)
Scan: Inf. to lambdoidal suture. A: inf to sup. Thoracic: 3 finger widths lateral of inion

Question 3

DT6-DT12-C-MS

Disc T6-T12

Answer 3

TP: Inner rib of costal rib
TX: Shoulder flexion/horizontal add of opposite arm. Thoracic SB to.
Scan: Inf. to lambdoidal suture. A: inf to sup. Thoracic: 3 finger widths lateral of inion

Question 4

DL1-DL5-C-MS

L1-L5 disc

Answer 4

TP: Sup. aspect of iliac crest from AR line (L1) to sup. PSIS (L5)
TX: Prone: SB to, extend opposite LE to level then traction.
Sitting, opposite transverse process sup/lat
Scan: Inf. to lambdoidal suture. A: inf to sup. Lumbar: right off inion to 2 finger widths