Cervical Spine Dysfunction vs. Peripheral UE...
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Cervical Spine Dysfunction vs. Peripheral UE Pain
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Objectives
Brief review of cervical spine and thoracic outlet anatomy
Present common signs and symptoms of cervical nerve root compression
Review video demonstration of evaluations on cervical spine and shoulder patients
Present an early management process.
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7 Reasons Why Patients Don’t Get Better
Psychological
Physical
Depression
Myofacial Pain SyndromeCRPS
Rest-reinjury cycle Inappropriate treatment plan
Failure to correct faulty body mechanics Diagnostic Error !
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Why this topic???
Extremely high number of nerve root compression cases that mimic upper extremity dysfunction
Stress the importance of early recognition of both to prevent long term problems (i.e. permanent nerve damage and loss of motor function)
Need for an identification system for these types of patients.
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Why so difficult to differentiate?
Cervical Disc vs. UE Dysfunction
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Dequervain’s/C-spine NRCCan they both cause…
1) Pain in the wrist? 2) Pain in the neck? 3) Nighttime pain? 4) Loss of sensation? 5) Loss of strength? 6) Loss of reflex?
YesNoYesNoYesNo
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Cervical disc herniation
Radiculopathy past the elbow
Loss of reflex Loss of strength Dec. sensation + Compression test + Spurling’s Pain laying supine (no
pillow) Inc. strength with traction +Marquis Maneuver
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Rotator Cuff Tear/Impingement
Palpable tenderness in the shoulder
Pain with resistance + Neer’s + Hawkin’s Kennedy Weak ER, abd, flex. Reflexes normal Sensation normal
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Cord Compression
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Causes of nerve root irritation
Acute injury Repetitive strain Degenerative changes Poor postures
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Other causes of NRC
Pastor Bud Video
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ClaudicationVascular vs. Neurogenic
Globalized paresthesia UE’s feel “heavy” or
“dead” UE’s feel “cold” No specific
dermatome Overhead activities
are difficult
Radicular pain prox. to distal
+ Compression test + Spurling’s test Relief with traction No skin discoloration Follows specific
dermatome
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TOS
“Heaviness” in the arm
Difficulty with overhead activity
Globalized paresthesia “Cold/dead” feeling Decreased pulse with
Allen maneuver & Roos test
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Referred pain from the c-spine
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C5 Nerve Root
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C-6 Nerve Root
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C-7 Nerve Root
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C-8 Nerve Root
No reflex to test
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Orthopedic Evaluation of the Cervical Spine
Specific history (MOI) Symptoms ROM Posture & Movement
DTR’s Sensation Strength C-spine compression Inhibitive distraction Spurling’s test Vertebral Artery Palpation
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Clear the Shoulder
History Clear the c-spine AROM PROM Manual Muscle Test Neer’s Impingement Hawkins – Kennedy Palpation
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Neck or Shoulder?
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Neck or Shoulder?
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Vicky-Neck or Wrist?
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Management of Mild Nerve Root Compression
NSAID’s Physical Therapy – C-spine muscle
relaxation, inhibitive distraction (traction), postural program
Ergonomic evaluation Periodic re-evaluation
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Scenario #2
Severe pain anterior shoulder, med. border of the scapula, and lateral epicondyle.
Loss of sensation middle finger 3/5 strength triceps Unable to lay on back and extend neck
due to pain Diminished triceps reflex
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Management of Scenario #2
Timeliness is key!!!! MRI Steroid pack followed by NSAIDS P.T. to take pressure off of nerve root If inhibitive distraction proves successful,
try home traction unit Consult with neurosurgeon on call Possible LESI or surgery
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What are the goals if the patient responds conservatively or
surgically?
Regain motor strength Avoidance activities Ergonomic assessment Restore cardiovascular
endurance Postural program
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Paul’s Pearls
1) If there is motor weakness, try manual traction and retest strength. If strength improves then it is cervical and there is nerve root compression.
2) If resistance of a muscle is weak and smooth throughout the range and does not vary in intensity it is probably due to neurological compromise.
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