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TAXI DRIVER
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TAXI DRIVER
Anatomy
Vertebral column
Cervical segment
7 bones
Thoracic segment
12 bones
Lumbar
5 bones
Sacrum
5 fused bones
Coccyx
2-4 fused bones
Spinal cord
located
In the central canal
passes
from foramen magnum to L1/L2
Radicular pain
Radicular pain is a type of pain that radiates into the lower extremity directly along the course of a spinal nerve root
Caused by
compression, inflammation and/or injury to a spinal nerve root
arised by:
herniated disc, foraminal stenosis and peridural fibrosis
Types of back pain
Acute
1. A sudden injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back. 2.Muscle spasms or a strain or tear in the muscles and ligaments.
Chronic
pain that lasts more than 3 to 6 months, or beyond the point of tissue healing.
Causes
1. Herniated disc
2. Lower back strain
3. Osteoarthritis of the spine
4. Spinal stenosis
Dermatomes of lower limb
Visual analogue scale
Sciatic nerve
Originates from
Sacral plexus
Branches
Common peroneal n.
Superficial peroneal n.
Deep peroneal n.
Pathology
SCIATICA
refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve
Causes
irritation of the root(s) of the lower lumbar and lumbosacral spine
Risk factors
being overweight, not exercising regularly, wearing high heels, or sleeping on a mattress that is too soft.
Symptoms
pain radiating from the lower spine to the buttock and down the back of the leg
jolt or electric shock.
Usually only one side of the body is affected.
numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot.
Clinical presentation
Scoliosis
sideways curvature of the spine
Claudication
Limping
Inability to walk on tip toes
Management
Heat/Ice packs
Medications
Epidural steroid injections
Physiotherapy
Objectives
To centralise the pain
To restore functionality
To restore lumbar curvature
Alternative therapy
Biofeedback
Acupuncture
Cupping
Chiropractic
Massage
Surgery
Indications
Sudden bowel and/or bladder incontinence
4-6 weeks of sever leg pain
6-12 months of persistent back pain
Sever abdominal and back pain
Types
Microdiscectomy
Lumbar laminectomy
Disc problems
Degenarative disc diseas
Bulging disc
Scoliosis
Lordosis
kyphosis
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