Lecture 11 Flashcards
The process projecting superiorly of the axis is called?
Dens
The outer fibers of the disc are called?
Annulus Fibrosus
What are two possible causes of a pinched nerve?
Disc herniations
DDD
Bone spurs
Tumors
Ligament buckling in the foramen
Muscle tightness or spasms
What are two PT treatments which may be helpful to a disc protrusion/herniation?
Traction (mechanical or manual)
McKenzie exercises
?Electrical Muscle Stimulation (TENS)?
What is the name of the PT treatment which usually involves repeated extensions to help centralize radicular pain from a disc injury?
McKenzie exercises
Name three ligaments supporting the vertebral column?
Ligament flavium
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Anterior longitudinal ligament
Name of the surgical procedure which involves cutting the area near the spinous process to access the spinal foramen?
Laminectomy
What are two soft tissues which could be torn in a whiplash?
Muscles (Cervical)
Ligaments
What is a GRADE IV on the WAD scale?
Neck pain
Fracture or dislocation
What are three factors which could affect the severity of a whiplash?
Getting hit from behind
Head turned one way or the other at the time of impact
Previous neck pain or headaches
Poor posture at the time of impact
Previous similar injury
Name of the condition which affects some children causing excessive kyphosis?
Scheurmann’s disease
A measurement of more than _____ degrees is considered a kyphosis deformity?
More than 40 degrees
In Scheuermann’s disease, these small pockets can form in the vertebral body as disc material presses into the body?
Schmorl’s nodes
This brace is often prescribed to young people diagnosed with Scheuermann’s disease?
Milwaukee Brace
The brace in the previous question is not helpful for deformities more than ____ degrees?
More than 75 degrees
