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 spinal cord. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves and nerve cells that extend the length of your
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 is anterior and medial to the foramen. Nerve roots of L1-L5 descend from the conus medullaris (termination
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.
Equipment modifications Adjusting your workstation equipment heavily influences the ability to perform an exam with proper ergonomic techniques. Examples of adjustments that can be made to the work station include, chair type, chair height, keyboard position, monitor position, as well as table position (HSA, 2014). Different equipment modifications will need to be made to suit the sonographer’s ergonomic needs for every exam. For example, Carolyn Coffin discuses techniques related to endovaginal
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
Introduction The cervical spine is a very important aspect of the body. It is responsible for protecting the spinal cord, supporting the head while allowing movement, and facilitating blood flow to the brain. Cervical spine injuries occur most commonly from diving among the recreational sports. Among organized athletic activities, football is also a sport that the injury commonly occurs in. Injuries have also occurred in ice skating, hockey, rugby, snow skiing, baseball, gymnastics, soccer, and other
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
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
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
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
○ 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 strain/sprain) CLASSIFICATION • Cervical Injury classification25 ○ Major cervical injury – Radiographic or CT evidence of instability with or without associated or potential localized or central neurologic findings 25 □ Presence of: □ Displacement of more than 2 mm
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
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
Dealing With Having Back Surgery Starting my freshman year at County High School, I played basketball and loved every minute of it. I wouldn’t be conceited enough to say I was good, but God did bless me with the talent to play. My life revolved around the sport of basketball; some would say I slept, ate, and breathed every part of it. I spent all my time training and practicing to make myself a more dedicated athlete. This dedication not only helped me as a player, but also molded me into
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
people in the United States that are infected with HPV, and there are about 6.2 million new HPV cases each year (Vamos, McDermott, and Daley 303). Even though most HPV cases are non-cancerous, two of the HPV strains are known to cause 70 percent of cervical cancer, and the other two strains cause 90 percent of genital warts cases (Javitt, Berkowitz, and Gostin 384). Mendenhall, Elisa, and O'Mara stated, "Because of the cancer link, the strains that are the greatest medical concerns are those that are
Even if your child is a virgin until they get married, their partner might not be and your child would then be at the same risk in adulthood as they are now as a teenager. If someone could then tell you that a vaccine could prevent a majority of cervical cancer for your child later on in life, then that is a pretty big deal. This vaccine also prevents contraction of the STD and its genital warts.” (Flores, Joey). This medical professional is in the majority with the consensus of her peers, but it
Newspapers 1. "When these new data for cervical cancer are considered in light of similar results from previously published studies, our findings suggest that passive smoking may be firmly linked with cervical cancer," wrote lead author Anthony J. Alberg. "Our study of two large cohorts found that women who lived with smokers had a percent or greater risk of developing cervical neoplasia." excerpt from Second hand smoke, cervical cancer linked. UPI NewsTrack, Jan 5, 2005
Memorandum of Research Results STATEMENT OF FACTS: Henrietta Hamster lives in Brooklyn, NY, and works in Manhattan. Normally, Henrietta takes the subway into work ($2.25 each way), but once a week she commutes home in a unique way. For some time, Henrietta has been seeing a psychologist for counseling (for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) but was often late for or missed her appointments. She recently switched psychologists. A van, equipped with a carpeted office and easy chairs, picks her up from work