Ortho - Spine Flashcards
1
Q
what is spondylosis?
A
degeneration of disc spaces between the vertebra
2
Q
what is spondylothesis?
A
vertebral body slipping forward over another
3
Q
features of a disc prolapse?
A
neuralgic pain in a dermatome
weakness
4
Q
Ix for disc prolapse? Tx?
A
MRI
surgery (discectomy)
5
Q
Ix for atlanto axial instability?
A
flexion extension XRAYS
6
Q
in sciatica, which nerve root is the one being compressed in a pair?
A
the BOTTOM e.g L5/S1 is S1 nerve root
