Cervical Spine Flashcards
1
Q
What does spondylosis occur with in the cervical spine?
A
disc degeneration and accelerated OA
2
Q
Which nerve root is involved typically in cervical disc prolapse?
A
lower nerve root
3
Q
What can a large central prolapse lead to?
A
Myelopathy with upper motor neurone symptoms and signs
4
Q
what is the best method of imaging for a prolapse?
A
MRI
5
Q
Who is at greater risk of developing atlanto-axial (c1/2) instability?
A
children with down syndrome
6
Q
what can C1/2 subluxation potentially cause?
A
spinal cord compression
7
Q
How do you treat less severe cases of cervical spine instability?
A
collar
8
Q
How do you treat severe cases of cervical spine instability?
A
surgical fusion
