Interdisciplinary Care Flashcards
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A radiologist's report notes a 'lytic lesion' in the T8 vertebral body on a CBP full-spine film. What is the best next step?
Answer: Hold spinal manipulation and traction at that region and refer for advanced imaging and medical workup
A lytic lesion may represent metastasis or myeloma and needs medical evaluation before any loading of that area.
In co-management with a physical therapist, which task division is most typical for a CBP patient?
Answer: The chiropractor focuses on structural correction while the PT emphasizes functional strength and gait training
Effective co-management divides roles by expertise to avoid duplication and support shared goals.
A patient with a pacemaker is scheduled for CBP care that includes electrical muscle stimulation. What should the chiropractor do?
Answer: Avoid electrical stimulation and consult the cardiologist about precautions
Electrical stimulation is generally contraindicated with pacemakers, and the cardiologist should be consulted.
Which situation best calls for referral to a neurologist rather than an orthopedic surgeon?
Answer: Progressive symmetric weakness with fasciculations and no spinal compression on MRI
Progressive weakness with fasciculations and no structural cause suggests a neurologic disease such as motor neuron disease.
Why are standardized outcome measures such as the Neck Disability Index useful in interdisciplinary care?
Answer: They give all providers a shared, validated language for tracking patient progress
Validated outcome tools let different professions compare progress on the same scale.
A pregnant patient in her third trimester wants to continue CBP lumbar extension traction. What is the most appropriate approach?
Answer: Coordinate with her obstetric provider and modify or postpone loaded lumbar traction
Late pregnancy changes positioning safety and loading tolerance, so care should be modified in coordination with the obstetric provider.
After a patient has spinal fusion surgery at C5-C6, how should CBP care be adjusted?
Answer: Get surgeon clearance and avoid loading or adjusting the fused segments
Fused segments cannot be corrected and post-surgical care requires surgeon clearance and protection of the fusion.