Differential Diagnosis of the Spine: Cranial, Cervical and Shoulder Region

Overview: 

The second course in the 'Differential Diagnosis of the Spine' series deals with the Cervical Spine and Cranial regions. Specific mandatory questions, red flags and specific charts on signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions in this region are presented.  

Headache classifications and a broad number of diseases of the upper quadrant are presented in detail along with their signs and symptoms. Evidence-based CPR's such as the Canadian C Spine Rule, CPR for Myelopathy and Radiculopathy, and specific screening tools are outlined. 

A discussion of how to screen for BPPV is also presented.

Video Introduction:

Course Outline:

1. Cranial, Cervical, and Shoulder
   1. Introduction and Objectives
   2. Quick Review Signs and Symptom Charts
   3. Mandatory Questions for the Region
   4. Red and Yellow Flags
      
      
2. Mandatory questions
   1. Diseases that relate or refer to the C spine and Shoulder complex
   2. Headache Classifications
   3. Arteriovenous malformations
   4. Neuralgias
   5. Bells Palsy and Ramsey Hunt Syndromes
   6. Meningitis and Encephalitis
   7. CVA
   8. Neoplasm
   9. Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme Disease
   10. Giant Cell Arteritis
   11. Retropharyngeal Abscess
   12. Osteomyelitis
   13. Cervical Myelopathy
   14. Syringiomyelia
   15. Rheumatoid Arthritis
   16. Ankylosing Spondylitis
   17. Acute Torticollis and adolescent issues
       
       
3. Screening tools and Evidence
   1. Canadian Cervical Spine Rule
   2. Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for Cervical Radiculopathy
   3. Clinical Prediction Rule for Cervical Myelopathy
   4. Closed Cervical Fractures
   5. Vertebral Artery Testing
   6. BPPV Screening
      
      
4. Summary

Learning Objectives:

The Student will be able to:

1. Recognize and list four red flags for the cervical and shoulder girdle.
2. Identify three medical conditions that may refer to the cervical spine but are non-musculoskeletal in origin and require a physician's intervention.
3. Be able to name and describe two CPR for the Cervical Spine.
4. List one dural test that is done for the nervous system in the Cervical region.

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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