Spinal stenosis physical examination
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,Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with spinal stenosis usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
- Patients with spinal stenosis usually have a normal vital signs.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
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Spinal stenosis Microchapters |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Case Studies |
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Spinal stenosis physical examination On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Spinal stenosis physical examination |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Spinal stenosis physical examination |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[4]
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with spinal stenosis usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
- Patients with spinal stenosis usually have a normal vital signs.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
HEENT
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Spinal stenosis Microchapters |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Case Studies |
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Spinal stenosis physical examination On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Spinal stenosis physical examination |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Spinal stenosis physical examination |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [5]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[6]
Overview
Physical Examination
Physical examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with spinal stenosis usually appear normal.
Vital Signs
- Patients with spinal stenosis usually have a normal vital signs.
Skin
- Skin examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
HEENT
Neck
- In patients with cervical spinal stenosis, neck physical examination may be positive for:
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Lower back pain and tenderness[3][4]
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Abnormal gait[10]
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Bilateral calf muscle atrophy
- Weak knee and ankle reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Fasciculations in the upper/lower extremity
References
- ↑ Meyer F, Börm W, Thomé C (2008). "Degenerative cervical spinal stenosis: current strategies in diagnosis and treatment". Dtsch Arztebl Int. 105 (20): 366–72. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2008.0366. PMC 2696878. PMID 19626174.
- ↑ Kukurin GW (2004). "The amelioration of symptoms in cervical spinal stenosis with spinal cord deformation through specific chiropractic manipulation: a case report with long-term follow-up". J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 27 (5): e7. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.04.009. PMID 15195045.
- ↑ Kuramoto A, Chang L, Graham J, Holmes S (2011). "Lumbar spinal stenosis with exacerbation of back pain with extension: a potential contraindication for supine MRI with sedation". J Neuroimaging. 21 (1): 92–4. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6569.2009.00382.x. PMC 3157482. PMID 19490371.
- ↑ Genevay S, Atlas SJ (2010). "Lumbar spinal stenosis". Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 24 (2): 253–65. doi:10.1016/j.berh.2009.11.001. PMC 2841052. PMID 20227646.
- ↑ Oh JY, Tan JH, Teo TW, Hee HT (2015). "Spinal stenosis presenting with scrotal and perianal claudication". Asian Spine J. 9 (1): 103–5. doi:10.4184/asj.2015.9.1.103. PMC 4330204. PMID 25705342.
- ↑ Park MS, Moon SH, Kim TH, Oh JK, Lyu HD, Lee JH; et al. (2015). "Asymptomatic Stenosis in the Cervical and Thoracic Spines of Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Stenosis". Global Spine J. 5 (5): 366–71. doi:10.1055/s-0035-1549031. PMC 4577327. PMID 26430589.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Akhavan-Sigari R, Rohde V, Alaid A (2013). "Cervical spinal canal stenosis and central disc herniation c3/4 in a man with primary complaint of thigh pain". J Neurol Surg Rep. 74 (2): 101–4. doi:10.1055/s-0033-1349202. PMC 3836946. PMID 24303344.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Kim KT, Ahn SW, Kwon JT, Kim YB (2011). "Leg weakness in a patient with lumbar stenosis and adrenal insufficiency". J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 49 (4): 234–6. doi:10.3340/jkns.2011.49.4.234. PMC 3098429. PMID 21607184.
- ↑ Tabesh H, Tabesh A, Fakharian E, Fazel M, Abrishamkar S (2015). "The effect of age on result of straight leg raising test in patients suffering lumbar disc herniation and sciatica". J Res Med Sci. 20 (2): 150–3. PMC 4400709. PMID 25983767.
- ↑ Kim YS, Park SJ, Oh IS, Kwan JY (2009). "The clinical effect of gait load test in two level lumbar spinal stenosis". Asian Spine J. 3 (2): 96–100. doi:10.4184/asj.2009.3.2.96. PMC 2852081. PMID 20404954.
Neck
- In patients with cervical spinal stenosis, neck physical examination may be positive for:
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Lower back pain and tenderness[3][4]
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Abnormal gait[10]
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Bilateral calf muscle atrophy
- Weak knee and ankle reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Fasciculations in the upper/lower extremity
References
- ↑ Meyer F, Börm W, Thomé C (2008). "Degenerative cervical spinal stenosis: current strategies in diagnosis and treatment". Dtsch Arztebl Int. 105 (20): 366–72. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2008.0366. PMC 2696878. PMID 19626174.
- ↑ Kukurin GW (2004). "The amelioration of symptoms in cervical spinal stenosis with spinal cord deformation through specific chiropractic manipulation: a case report with long-term follow-up". J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 27 (5): e7. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.04.009. PMID 15195045.
- ↑ Kuramoto A, Chang L, Graham J, Holmes S (2011). "Lumbar spinal stenosis with exacerbation of back pain with extension: a potential contraindication for supine MRI with sedation". J Neuroimaging. 21 (1): 92–4. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6569.2009.00382.x. PMC 3157482. PMID 19490371.
- ↑ Genevay S, Atlas SJ (2010). "Lumbar spinal stenosis". Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 24 (2): 253–65. doi:10.1016/j.berh.2009.11.001. PMC 2841052. PMID 20227646.
- ↑ Oh JY, Tan JH, Teo TW, Hee HT (2015). "Spinal stenosis presenting with scrotal and perianal claudication". Asian Spine J. 9 (1): 103–5. doi:10.4184/asj.2015.9.1.103. PMC 4330204. PMID 25705342.
- ↑ Park MS, Moon SH, Kim TH, Oh JK, Lyu HD, Lee JH; et al. (2015). "Asymptomatic Stenosis in the Cervical and Thoracic Spines of Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Stenosis". Global Spine J. 5 (5): 366–71. doi:10.1055/s-0035-1549031. PMC 4577327. PMID 26430589.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Akhavan-Sigari R, Rohde V, Alaid A (2013). "Cervical spinal canal stenosis and central disc herniation c3/4 in a man with primary complaint of thigh pain". J Neurol Surg Rep. 74 (2): 101–4. doi:10.1055/s-0033-1349202. PMC 3836946. PMID 24303344.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Kim KT, Ahn SW, Kwon JT, Kim YB (2011). "Leg weakness in a patient with lumbar stenosis and adrenal insufficiency". J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 49 (4): 234–6. doi:10.3340/jkns.2011.49.4.234. PMC 3098429. PMID 21607184.
- ↑ Tabesh H, Tabesh A, Fakharian E, Fazel M, Abrishamkar S (2015). "The effect of age on result of straight leg raising test in patients suffering lumbar disc herniation and sciatica". J Res Med Sci. 20 (2): 150–3. PMC 4400709. PMID 25983767.
- ↑ Kim YS, Park SJ, Oh IS, Kwan JY (2009). "The clinical effect of gait load test in two level lumbar spinal stenosis". Asian Spine J. 3 (2): 96–100. doi:10.4184/asj.2009.3.2.96. PMC 2852081. PMID 20404954.
Neck
- In patients with cervical spinal stenosis, neck physical examination may be positive for:
Lungs
- Pulmonary examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Heart
- Cardiovascular examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Abdomen
- Abdominal examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually normal.
Back
- Back examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Lower back pain and tenderness[3][4]
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
Neuromuscular
- Neuromuscular examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Abnormal gait[10]
Extremities
- Extremities examination of patients with spinal stenosis is usually positive for:
- Bilateral calf muscle atrophy
- Weak knee and ankle reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Fasciculations in the upper/lower extremity
References
- ↑ Meyer F, Börm W, Thomé C (2008). "Degenerative cervical spinal stenosis: current strategies in diagnosis and treatment". Dtsch Arztebl Int. 105 (20): 366–72. doi:10.3238/arztebl.2008.0366. PMC 2696878. PMID 19626174.
- ↑ Kukurin GW (2004). "The amelioration of symptoms in cervical spinal stenosis with spinal cord deformation through specific chiropractic manipulation: a case report with long-term follow-up". J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 27 (5): e7. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.04.009. PMID 15195045.
- ↑ Kuramoto A, Chang L, Graham J, Holmes S (2011). "Lumbar spinal stenosis with exacerbation of back pain with extension: a potential contraindication for supine MRI with sedation". J Neuroimaging. 21 (1): 92–4. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6569.2009.00382.x. PMC 3157482. PMID 19490371.
- ↑ Genevay S, Atlas SJ (2010). "Lumbar spinal stenosis". Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 24 (2): 253–65. doi:10.1016/j.berh.2009.11.001. PMC 2841052. PMID 20227646.
- ↑ Oh JY, Tan JH, Teo TW, Hee HT (2015). "Spinal stenosis presenting with scrotal and perianal claudication". Asian Spine J. 9 (1): 103–5. doi:10.4184/asj.2015.9.1.103. PMC 4330204. PMID 25705342.
- ↑ Park MS, Moon SH, Kim TH, Oh JK, Lyu HD, Lee JH; et al. (2015). "Asymptomatic Stenosis in the Cervical and Thoracic Spines of Patients with Symptomatic Lumbar Stenosis". Global Spine J. 5 (5): 366–71. doi:10.1055/s-0035-1549031. PMC 4577327. PMID 26430589.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Akhavan-Sigari R, Rohde V, Alaid A (2013). "Cervical spinal canal stenosis and central disc herniation c3/4 in a man with primary complaint of thigh pain". J Neurol Surg Rep. 74 (2): 101–4. doi:10.1055/s-0033-1349202. PMC 3836946. PMID 24303344.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Kim KT, Ahn SW, Kwon JT, Kim YB (2011). "Leg weakness in a patient with lumbar stenosis and adrenal insufficiency". J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 49 (4): 234–6. doi:10.3340/jkns.2011.49.4.234. PMC 3098429. PMID 21607184.
- ↑ Tabesh H, Tabesh A, Fakharian E, Fazel M, Abrishamkar S (2015). "The effect of age on result of straight leg raising test in patients suffering lumbar disc herniation and sciatica". J Res Med Sci. 20 (2): 150–3. PMC 4400709. PMID 25983767.
- ↑ Kim YS, Park SJ, Oh IS, Kwan JY (2009). "The clinical effect of gait load test in two level lumbar spinal stenosis". Asian Spine J. 3 (2): 96–100. doi:10.4184/asj.2009.3.2.96. PMC 2852081. PMID 20404954.