OMT Neuromuscular Pathology & Conditions Flashcards
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Which nerve is most commonly compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
Answer: Median nerve
Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel of the wrist.
Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of which structures?
Answer: Brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and/or vein
Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, and/or subclavian vein in the space between the collarbone and first rib.
Which muscle is most commonly implicated in piriformis syndrome causing sciatic nerve irritation?
Answer: Piriformis
Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle spasms and irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve in the gluteal region.
What is the hallmark sign of De Quervain's tenosynovitis?
Answer: Positive Finkelstein's test
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is characterized by a positive Finkelstein's test, where ulnar deviation of the wrist with the thumb tucked reproduces pain over the radial styloid.
In iliotibial band syndrome, where is pain most commonly localized?
Answer: Lateral femoral epicondyle
IT band syndrome typically presents with pain at the lateral femoral epicondyle where the IT band repeatedly contacts the bone during knee flexion and extension.
Which muscle group weakness most commonly contributes to patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Answer: Hip abductors and external rotators
Weakness in the hip abductors and external rotators leads to femoral internal rotation and adduction, increasing lateral patellar tracking stress in patellofemoral pain syndrome.