A patient with a left lumbar facet irritation would most likely have pain reproduced with which facet region during testing?

Unlock all questions

This demo includes only 20 questions. Upgrade to access hundreds of questions, flashcards, exam simulations, and disable ads.

Full question bankExam simulationsFlashcards
From $25.99Unlock all

Prepare for the NPTE Scorebuilders OA Exam 1. Engage with flashcards and multiple choice questions, detailed explanations for each item. Achieve success in your exam!

Multiple Choice

A patient with a left lumbar facet irritation would most likely have pain reproduced with which facet region during testing?

Explanation:
Facet joint pain is typically reproduced when the involved joint is loaded. In the lumbar spine, extending the spine compresses the facet joints, and adding ipsilateral rotation or side-bending further stresses the joint on that side. If the left lumbar facet is irritated, provocative testing that loads the left facet—such as extending toward the left with rotation/side-bending—will reproduce the pain. Testing the right lumbar or thoracic facets would less likely reproduce the pain since those joints are not the irritated one.

Facet joint pain is typically reproduced when the involved joint is loaded. In the lumbar spine, extending the spine compresses the facet joints, and adding ipsilateral rotation or side-bending further stresses the joint on that side. If the left lumbar facet is irritated, provocative testing that loads the left facet—such as extending toward the left with rotation/side-bending—will reproduce the pain. Testing the right lumbar or thoracic facets would less likely reproduce the pain since those joints are not the irritated one.

More Multiple Choice Questions
Subscribe

Get the latest from Passetra

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy