Day 15

Question 1

What are some examples of destructive lesions of the vertebral body?

Answer 1

tuberculosis, hemangiomas, osteoporosis

Question 2

What may reduce the impact of intervertebral disc loss of integrity on the intervertebral foramen in the cervical and thoracic spine?

Answer 2

the joint of Luschka in the cervicals, the costocentral joint in the thoracics

Question 3

What are examples of osteophyte formation that influence the intervertebral foramen?

Answer 3

the bony spurs of the vertebral body and para-articular processes on the lamina

Question 4

What are examples of acquired alterations of the spinal curves identified in class?

Answer 4

obesity, pregnancy and the use of heavy backpacks

Question 5

What is the recommended wight of a backpack compared to individual weight for the developing spine?

Answer 5

backpack weight should not exceed 10% individual body weight