Development of the VC

Question 1

Fusion of the primary ossification centres occurs after birth and is not complete until25-27 yr +

Answer 1

Schaefer et al., (2009)

Question 2

Fusion timeline

Answer 2

Schaefer et al., (2009)

Question 3

Pathological curvatures of the column

Answer 3

Schlosser, (2014)

Question 4

Role of the IVDs in development - modification of the disc leads to formation of secondary curvatures

Answer 4

Taylor, (1975)

Question 5

At birth a lumbar IVD is wedge shaped being thinner anteriorly and around the 2nd year of life this pattern is reversed, along with an increase in disc height

Answer 5

Taylor, (1975)

Question 6

Non-weight bearing children lumbar discs don’t grow as much in the A-P plane and are thinner

Answer 6

Taylor, (1975)