Cervical Spine SD Flashcards
Cervical spine:
State which cervical levels are:
Atlas
Axis
Typical
Atlas: C1
Axis: C2
Typical : C3-7
How many:
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
vertebrae do we have?
Cervical: 7
Thoracic: 12
Lumbar: 5
Nerves Exit ______ vertebral body within the:
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Cervical: ABOVE
Thoracic: Below
Lumbar: Below
Which cervical vertebra is this?
The Atlas (C1)
Which cervical vertebra is this?
The Axis (C2)
*LOOK FOR THE ODONTOID PROCESS (DENS)
Which cervical vertebra is this?
Typical cervical vertebra
C3-C7
What do the
Red
Brown
Green
Blue
Lines represent?
Red : Anterior vertebral line
Brown : Posterior vertebral line
Green : Spinal laminar line
Blue : Posterior spinous process line
What is hangman’s fracture?
Fracture of C2
*Typically the dens
What type of radiograph and view is this?
Open Mouth Radiograph of (C1/C2)
What is this radiograph revealing?
Jefferson Burst Fracture (C1)
Open mouth radiograph
What are the atypical articulations?
OA - C1
AA - C2
What are the major motions of OA?
minor motions?
Major = Flexion and extension
Minor = Sidebending, rotation
OA is…
Type-I like
or
Type- II like
Type I like
Primary motion of
AA joint?
Rotation
C2-C7
Type I or Type II like?
Type II like Sidebending and rotation
Normal Cervical ROM for
Flexion
Extension
Sidebending
Rotation
Flexion: 45-90
Extension: 45-90
Sidebending : 45
Rotation : 70-90
What are the two major modes of testing the cervical spine?
Rotational Testing
Translation/Sidebending Testing
How do you diagnose AA?
Dx: ROTATION ONLY
Fully FLEX the C-spine
then proceed with rotation left and right
Explain:
Sidebend left
What are absolute contraindications to performing HVLA specifically in the cervical area?
Advanced rheumatoid arthritis
Down Syndrome
Vertebral artery disease / thrombosis
Advanced carotid disease
(*pt. says no lol)
A. OA
