This theory refers to the presence of dedicated pathways for each somatosensory modalitiy
A) specificity theory
B) Neuromatrix theory
C) Sensory-discriminative theory
D) Gate control theory
A) specificity theory
Which aspect of an intervertebral disc is innervated by sensory fibres?
The annulus fibrosus and outer 1/3 of the nucleus pulposus
The annulus fibrosus and outer 2/3 of the nucleus pulposus
The outer and inner fibres of the annulus fibrosus, but not the nucleus pulposus
The outer fibres of the annulus fibrosus
The outer fibres of the annulus fibrosus
How many adults with chronic pain are estimated to have neuropathic symptoms?
- 7-8%
- 10-11%
- 4-5%
- 6-7%
7-8%
Which of the following headaches is classified as a primary headache?
Cervicogenic headache
Sinus headache
Temporomandibular joint headache
Tension type headache
Tension type headache
Sluka, pg 39 “Spinal Cord” - first sentence pg 39
Discuss the pathoanatomical changes associated with cervical spondylotic myelopathy
Osteocytes build up in the canal
Disc calcification resulting in loss of disc height
ligamentous ossification PLL
ligamentous buckling LF
B) This mechanism is likely reliant on the same inhibitory interneurons as supraspinal mechanisms for attenuation.
Cant be C) – this states ‘peripheral’
And cant be A) this answer states that it relies on the fact that mechanisms developed from an evolutionary standpoint in order to survive
Outline the potential sites of neurovascular compromise in thoracic outlet syndrome
- Interscalene triangle
- Costo clavicular space (clavicle and 1st rib)
- Under pec minor
