MSK 9 Flashcards
1
Q
how to distinguish C6 from C7
A
C6 - caudal extension of ventral laminae
C7 - shorter centrum
2
Q
dorsal spinous gets longer from __ to ___
A
C7 to T5
3
Q
vertebral formular
A
C7
T18
L6
S5
C15-21
4
Q
used to image axial skeleton b/c trauma/neoplasia/CVM/spondylosis.
Now imagine b/c _____
A
poor performance
lameness
reduced ROM, head carriage
5
Q
what part of the vertebrae is affected by impingement of the dorsal spinal process
A
top part of dorsal process
6
Q
management of impingement/back pain
A
local steroids
systemic NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, bisphosphonate
physiotherapy
7
Q
sx options for impingement of dorsal spinous process
A
subtotal ostectomy
interspinous ligament desmotomy
8
Q
causes of sacro-iliac joint dx
A
- anthrosis
- desmitis (sacro-iliac ligament)
- OA
- acute injury
