IVF: sources of nerve compression Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of destructive lesions of the vertebral body?
A
tuberculosis, hemangiomas, osteoporosis
2
Q
What are examples of osteophyte formation that influence the intervertebral foramen?
A
the bony spurs of the vertebral body and para-articular processes on the lamina
3
Q
What are examples of acquired alterations of spinal curves identified in class?
A
obesity, pregnancy and the use of heavy backpacks