More Spinal Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
ligaments are tissue that connect what
A
bone to bone
2
Q
tendons connect what to what
A
bone to muscle
3
Q
what does a solid fusion between two vertebrae do?
A
stops the movement between the bones
4
Q
when would spinal fusion be recommended?
A
for conditions such as spondylolisthesis (this is the worst), spondylolysis, DDD, or for recurrent disc herniations
5
Q
what is spinal fusion
A
an attempt to trick the body into growing or healing bone by mimicking a traumatic fracture
