lecture 11 spine Flashcards
The process projecting superiorly of the axis is called?
odontoid process
The outer fibers of the disc are called
annulus fibrosus
What are two possible causes of a pinched nerve
herniated disc and bone spurs
What are two PT treatments which may be helpful to a disc protrusion/herniation
Core Stabilization Exercises and Makenzie method
What is the name of the PT treatment which usually involves repeated extensions to help centralize radicular pain from a disc injury
McKenzie Method
- Name three ligaments supporting the vertebral column
(ALL), (PLL), and ligamentum flavum.
- Name of the surgical procedure which involves cutting the area near the spinous process to access the spinal foramen
laminotomy
What are two soft tissues which could be torn in a whiplash
Muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia
What is a GRADE IV on the WAD scale
Neck pain and fracture or dislocation
What are three factors which could affect the severity of a whiplash
Speed and Force of Impact, Head and Neck Position, use of safety equipment
Name of the condition which affects some children causing excessive kyphosis
Scheuermann’s Disease
A measurement of more than _____ degrees is considered a kyphosis deformity
50
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
75
This surgery for Scheuermann’s may be done if the deformity is more than 75 degrees
spinal fusion surgery
People with clinical, lumbar instability, may feel worse in this position
Spinal extension
Three potential causes for SIJD are
Trauma, pregnancy, leg length discrepancy
Two possible treatments for SIJD might be
manual therapy and sacroiliac joint injections IF conservative treatments
→ belt and excersises
injections of cortisone, analgesics, PRP
The name of the condition where one vertebrae slides forward relative to the one inferior to it
spondylolisthesis
