C-Spine & T-Spine

Question 1

Compression Fracture

Answer 1

Involves collapse of a vertebral body, which results from flexing or axial loading most often in the thoracic and lumber regions

Question 2

Hangman’s Fracture

Answer 2

The fracture extends through the pedicles of C2, with or without subluxation of C2 on C3

Question 3

Jefferson Fracture

Answer 3

Comminuted fracture (crushed at site of impact) occurs as a result of axial loading, such as that produced by landing one’s head or abruptly on one’s feet. (C1)

Question 4

Kyphosis

Answer 4

An abnormal or exaggerated convex curvature of the thoracic spine that results in stooped posture and reduced height

Question 5

Scoliosis

Answer 5

An abnormal or exaggerated lateral curvature of the spine

Question 6

Spondylitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the vertebrae

Question 7

Spondylosis

Answer 7

Neck stiffness due to age-related degeneration of invertebrate disks.

Question 8

Teardrop Burst Fracture

Answer 8

Mechanism of injury is compression with hyperflexion in the cervical region.