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UNIT 2 – Section Objectives

At the end of this unit you should be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy of the spine.
2. Relate simple anatomy of the spine to common clinical conditions.
3. Discuss the difference between referred and nerve root pain.
4. Describe the cause, features and basic management of disc prolapse and bony root entrapment

neuropathy.
5. Describe the simple treatment of spondylosis.
6. Discuss the similarity between neckache and backache syndromes.
7. Describe the causes and simple management of simple walking problems and difficulties in posture.
8. List causes of knee pain in adolescence and discuss the principles of treatment.
9. Discuss the general principles in the management of major disorders to the hip, foot and spine.
10. Discuss the importance of a limp as a symptom of serious disorders in children.
11. Define the term enthesopathy and give two examples in the upper limb.
12. Recognize the signs and management of four common nerve entrapments.
13. Define bursitis and tenosynovitis.
14. Describe common adult foot disorders and how they are managed.
15. Understand the term "painful arc" in the shoulder and describe up to five causes.
16. List common shoulder disorders.