ART Nerve Entrapment & Neurological Assessment

Question 1

Which nerve is most commonly entrapped at the carpal tunnel in ART clinical presentations?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel and is the most frequently entrapped nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 2

In ART, the term 'double crush syndrome' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Compression of a nerve at two or more sites along its course

Answer

Double crush syndrome describes compression of a single nerve at two or more locations along its path, where proximal compression sensitizes the nerve to distal insult.

Question 3

Which orthopedic test is used to evaluate thoracic outlet syndrome by assessing vascular compression of the subclavian artery?

Accepted Answer

Adson's test

Answer

Adson's test assesses for compression of the subclavian artery and brachial plexus by having the patient rotate and extend the neck while the examiner monitors the radial pulse.

Question 4

In ART neurological assessment, decreased sensation along the lateral forearm most likely implicates which nerve root level?

Accepted Answer

C6

Answer

The C6 dermatome covers the lateral forearm, thumb, and index finger; decreased sensation in this region suggests C6 nerve root involvement.

Question 5

The piriformis muscle can entrap which nerve, producing symptoms that mimic lumbar disc herniation?

Accepted Answer

Sciatic nerve

Answer

The sciatic nerve can be compressed by a hypertonic or fibrotic piriformis muscle, causing piriformis syndrome with radiating pain down the leg similar to disc herniation.

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