Radiculitis vs. Radiculopathy Flashcards

1
Q

________ and ________ is indicated when localizing signs and symptoms suggest a nerve root injury or symptoms are persistent.

A

Neuroimaging, electrodiagnostic testing

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2
Q

Clinical testing of C5: Motor: ________ Reflex: ________

A

Deltoid Biceps tendon

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3
Q

The median nerve innervates the majority of the ________ antebrachium and the majority of the ________. Injury can cause issues with ________.

A

Anterior, thumb, grasping

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4
Q

The ________ cervical roots are most frequently affected by compression.

A

Lower (C7)

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5
Q

The radial nerve innervates the ________ of the brachium and antebrachium and may be injured in a ________ fracture of the humerus or improper use of ________.

A

Extensors, mid shaft, crutches

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6
Q

Clinical testing of C6: Motor: ________ Reflex: ________

A

Wrist extension Brachioradialis

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7
Q

________ is the current imaging study of choice for initial evaluation of the cervical spine.

A

MRI

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8
Q

Radiculopathy, specifically cervical, can be due to either of two mechanisms: ________ or ________.

A

Spondylosis, disc herniation

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9
Q

Although imaging studies help with diagnosis of radiculopathy, it can be a ________ diagnosis.

A

Clinical

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10
Q

The ulnar nerve innervates the majority of the ________ muscles. Injury can cause a characteristic ________ and ________.

A

Hand, clawing, guttering

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11
Q

The axillary nerve innervates the _______ and the _______ and may be injured in a ________ fracture of the humerus.

A

Deltoid, teres minor, surgical neck

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12
Q

Clinical testing of C8: Motor: ________ Reflex: ________

A

Finger flexion None

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13
Q

________ consists of radiating symptoms due to compression of a nerve root.

A

Radiculopathy

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14
Q

The ________ test is performed by flicking the dorsal surface of the middle finger.

A

Hoffmann

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15
Q

The Spurling maneuver has a high ________ for cervical radiculopathy, but a low ________.

A

Specificity, sensitivity

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16
Q

Diagnosis of radiculopathy is usually confirmed by ________.

A

Needle electromyography (EMG)

17
Q

Clinical testing of T1: Motor: ________ Reflex: ________

A

Interossei None

18
Q

Most people with radiculitis state that the pain ________ diminishes.

A

Never completely

19
Q

Unlike radiculitis, which is almost always ________, radiculopathy can be ________.

A

Painful, Painless

20
Q

Radiculitis is almost always associated with ________ and usually resolves with conservative intervention within ________.

A

Pain, 1 month

21
Q

Clinical testing of C7: Motor: ________ Reflex: ________

A

Wrist flexion Triceps tendon

22
Q

The two main causes of non-compressive radiculopathy are ________ and ________

A

Diabetes, herpes zoster

23
Q

________ consists of radiating symptoms due to nerve root irritation.

A

Radiculitis

24
Q

The musculocutaneous nerve innervates the ________ compartment of the brachium and innervates skin on the ________ antebrachium.

A

Anterior, anterolateral

25
Q

________ is the traditional “gold standard” for the diagnosis of foraminal compression.

A

CT myelography

26
Q

The ________ test is performed by extending and rotating the neck towards the symptomatic side.

A

Spurling