MMB (055-056) The vertebral column 3 Imaging Anatomy Computer lab Flashcards
Spondylodegenerative Vertebral end plates changes ?
-Spurs…..Marginal anterior osteophytes
-Schmorl’s nodes
-Subchondral marrow degenerative signal
I- edema (MR only)
II-Fat (MR only)
III-Sclerosis
Spondylodegenerative Disc changes ?
-Dehydration …….Dark T2 signal (MR only)
-Decreased ……height
-Darkness…..Positive vacuum phenomenon (on T1 in MR)
Figure shows Spondylodegenerative Disc changes ; mention them
Define spondylolisthesis
Slippage of vertebral bodies
mention the abnormaility and it’s grade
Grade 1 spondylolisthesis
mention the abnormaility and it’s grade
Grade 2 spondylolisthesis
mention the abnormaility and it’s grade
Grade 3 spondylolisthesis
mention the abnormaility and it’s grade
Grade 4 spondylolisthesis
Upper Limb Herniated Discs ;
Lower Limb Herniated Discs
Define sclerosis
pathological hardening of tissue