Exam I Flashcards
Hyperflexion Injuries
- simple wedge compression fx
- bilateral facet dislocation
- flexion teardrop fx
- clay shoveler’s fx
- anterior subluxation
- dens fx
Hyperflexion + rotation injuries
- unilateral facet dislocation
- unilateral facet fx-dislocation
Hyperextension injuries
- C1 posterior arch fx
- dens fx
- hangman’s fx
- C1 anterior tubercle avulsion
- hyperextension fx-dislocation
- hyperextension dislocation
- extension teardrop fx
- lamina fx
Hyperextension + rotation injuries
- pillar fx
- pedicolaminar fx
Vertical compression injuries
- jefferson’s fx of C1
- bursting fx of lower cervicals
Lateral flexion injuries
- TVP fx
- uncinate fx
- unilateral fx lateral mass C1
MC areas of spinal trauma
C1-C2
C5-C7
T12-L1
Davis Series
- lateral
- APOM
- AP cervical
- Lt & Rt obliques
- flexion/extension
- swimmers
What makes a fx unstable?
if more than one column or the middle column is involved and/or neurologically compromised
How long does it take spinal fractures to heal?
3-6 months
Body fractures heal more with ___?
fibrosis
Arch fractures heal more with ___?
callus
What is the MC fracture of atlas?
posterior arch fx, usually bilateral and vertical
What is a Jefferson’s fx?
- bursting fx of C1
- bilateral fx of posterior and anterior arch
What dictates a Jefferson’s fx unstable?
if the lateral mass offset is >7mm
What view is best to fully evaluate the ADI?
flexion
What is the MC type of odontoid fx?
type II (high dens)
What is one finding found in type III odontoid fxs?
disruption of Harris’ ring