imaging and clinical anatomy of the back part 2

Question 1

Jefferson ; Burst fracture of C1 (atlas)

Answer 1

caused by compression from above

a fracture in one or both the anterior or posterior arches that connect the lateral masses

Question 2

wedge/compression fracture

Answer 2

vertebral compression fracture occurring anteriorly and or laterally
CONISDERED SERIOUS WHEN >50 % IS wedged

Question 3

where do you usually find the wedge fractures

Answer 3

T11-L1

Question 4

burst fracture

Answer 4

The disc or bone in your spine is extremely compressed ,becoming crushed ,spreading fragments throughout your spine

Question 5

Spondylosis (spotty dog)

Answer 5

fracture of the column bones connecting the superior and inferior articular process (pars interarticularis)

Question 6

spondylolisthesis

Answer 6

when the vertebra is slipping upon its inferior counterpart

Question 7

Herniated Disc

Answer 7

Herniation of nucleus pulposus through degenerated fibers of the annulus fibrosus

Question 8

spinal stenosis

Answer 8

compressed spinal nerve
degenerative changes
bone spurs

Question 9

lumber epidural anesthesia

Answer 9

the epidural steroid injection is injected into the epidural space (btw dura and arachnoid space)

Question 10

sacral/caudal epidural anesthesia

Answer 10

landmark - sacral hiatus 
 Provides a reliable and
effective block for operations
which involve low lumbar and
sacral dermatomes.