Differential Diagnosis of the Spine: Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region

Overview:

The fourth course in the 'Differential Diagnosis of the Spine' series deals with the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip regions and the diseases and conditions that can affect these regions. Specific mandatory questions, red flags, and specific charts on signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip regions are presented. 

Discussions of the Viscerogenic, Vasculogenic, Spondylogenic conditions that can affect this region are presented and discussed in detail. Screening tools along with the CPR's and their evidence are presented for the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip regions.

Video Introduction:

Course Outline:

1. Introduction and Objectives
   
   
2. Quick Review Signs and Symptom Charts
   
   
3. Red Flags and Yellow Flags Specific issues
   
   
4. Mandatory questions for the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region
   
   
5. Diseases that relate or refer to the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip.
   
   
6. Viscerogenic
   1. Kidney Diseases
   2. Pulmonary Diseases that refer to the Thorocolumbar region
   3. Reproductive Organ Diseases
   4. Appendicitis
   5. Iliopsoas Abscess
   6. Neoplasm of the Abdomen and the Colon
   7. Ovarian Cancer
   8. Prostate Diseases
   9. Spinal Epidural Abscess
      
      
7. Vasculogenic
   1. Aortic Aneurysm
   2. Peripheral Vascular Disease
   3. Neurogenic Claudication
   4. Deep Vein Thrombosis
      
      
8. Spondylogenic
   1. Cauda Equina
   2. Vertebral Fracture Classifications
   3. Sacral Fractures
   4. Hip Fractures, Dislocations and Pathologies
   5. Pelvis Fracture Classifications
      
      
9. CPR and Evidence
   1. Cauda Equina
   2. Intermittent Claudication
   3. Spinal Stenosis
   4. Deep Vein Thrombosis
   5. Vertebral Fractures
      
      
10. Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Screening Tools and Evidence
    1. Sign of the Buttock
    2. Vertebral Fractures
    3. SLR
    4. Femoral Nerve Slump Test
    5. Sacroiliac Cluster
       
       
11. Summary

Learning Objectives 

1. Identify two serious pathologies that appear to be related to the lumbar spine but are not.
2. Describe three categories of pelvic fractures that may occur.
3. Describe the objective differences between vascular claudication and neurogenic claudication.
4. List the five screening tests for the pelvis and SI joint.

Please note: Differential Diagnosis of the Spine is a course series for healthcare professionals that includes:

• Physical Diagnosis of the Spine
• Cranial, Cervical and Shoulder Region
• Thoracic and Thorax Region
• Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region

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