Exam 8 Herniated nucleus pulposus-herniated disc HNP Latest Update 2024-2025 100% Complete 280 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Already Graded A+ Acute vs. Chronic back pain - CORRECT ANSWER: acute: 4 or less weeks
chronic: 3 months or more
annulus fibrosus - CORRECT ANSWER: Strong outside portion of the disc that
surrounds the polpulses
Artificial Lumbar disc replacement - CORRECT ANSWER: titanium disc with squishy
center - will have better/normal movement
Cauda Equina Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER: compression that causes bladder and
bowel dysfunction
Cervical S&S of HNP - CORRECT ANSWER: Neck pain that radiates to shoulders,
upper back and down arms Stiffness, weakness, and parasthesia
Conservative treatments for HNP - CORRECT ANSWER: Limit activity
Position: stand w/ knees slightly bent, alternate wt. bearing leg
Medications: NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, cortisone injections
Alternative: massage, accupuncture, chiropractor, etc
Physical therapy: stregthen
degenerative disc disease - CORRECT ANSWER: normal process of aging that results in disc changes
Diagnosis for HNP - CORRECT ANSWER: S&S/H&P: recent trauma, occupation, etc.
Imaging: MRI
EMG: r/o peripheral neuropathy
Discectomy - CORRECT ANSWER: Removal of damaged disc
Interspinous process decompression system (X Stop) - CORRECT ANSWER: Titanium
insert secured to vertebrae Lifts up the vertebrae off the nerve and then spine is fused into place
Intervertebral discs - CORRECT ANSWER: separate and cushion the vertebrae;
absorbs shock
Intradiscal electrothermoplasty (IDET) - CORRECT ANSWER: Needle guided; wire
heated and applied to nerve fibers
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