Spinal Flashcards
Spinal stenosis is characterized by
a. Hemi paralysis
b. Narrowing of the spinal foramen
c. Osteoporosis
d. scoliosis
b. Narrowing of the spinal foramen
The rhomboids originate on
a. Cervical vertebrae and inserts along the inferior edge of the scapula to the medial aspect of the clavicle
b. Thoracic vertebrae and insert along the spine of the scapula
c. Lumbar vertebrae and insert along the scapula from the root of the spine to
inferior angle
d. Thoracic vertebrae and inserts along the scapula from the root of the spine to inferior angle
d. Thoracic vertebrae and inserts along the scapula from the root of the spine to inferior angle
What action is the erector spinae group responsible for?
a. Spinal flexion
b. Spinal extension
c. Spinal rotation
d. Hip flexion
b. Spinal extension
How many ‘grades’ of spondylolisthesis are recognized?
a. 2
b. 5
c. 3
d. 7
b. 5
What vertebral levels are indicated for a CTO?
a. C4-C7
b. C2-C6
c. C3-T6
d. T1-T8
c. C3-T6
What grades of spondylolisthesis can be orthotically managed?
a. Grade 1-3
b. Grade 1-2
c. Grade 3-5
d. Grade 4-5
b. Grade 1-2
Which is not a biomechanical principle utilized in a TLSO?
a. Kinesthetic reminder
b. 3 point pressure
c. Endpoint control
d. Intracavitary pressure
d. Intracavitary pressure
Which is not a goal in managing the paralytic spine?
a. Total contact
b. Comfort
c. Spinal correction
d. Accommodation
c. Spinal correction
There are _____ pre-sacral vertebra
a. 24
b. 18
c. 12
d. 20
a. 24
When doing a blue print for a scoliosis curvature, which brace design does this create?
a. Boston
b. Wilmington
c. Charleston
d. Providence
a. Boston
Ideally the distal trimlines for lumbar corsets terminate where?
a. Iliac crest
b. Proximal to Gluteus Maximus
c. Costal margin
d. The SC junction
d. The SC junction
Of the following fractures, which is the most stable?
a. spinous process
b. teardrop
c. burst
d. chance
a. spinous process
Which is not a clinical indicator of scoliosis?
a. Risser sign
b. Adam’s test
c. Asymmetrical gapping between the arms and waist
d. Shoulder asymmetry
a. Risser sign
The THORACIC BAND on the chairback orthosis terminates at:
a. 1” inferior to inferior angle of scapula
b. 1” inferior to spine of scapula
c. at the axilla level
d. at the trochanter level
a. 1” inferior to inferior angle of scapula
What plane(s) of motion does the Knight Taylor brace primarily control?
a. Sagittal and coronal control
b. Sagittal control only
c. Tri-planar control
d. No Control- used for comfort only
a. Sagittal and coronal control
Orthotic treatment for Scheuermann’s Kyphosis is indicated for curvatures at what range?
a. 20-40 degrees Kyphosis
b. 40-50 degrees kyphosis
c. 50-75 degrees kyphosis
d. 50-75 degrees scoliosis
c. 50-75 degrees kyphosis
Which orthosis is appropriate in treating spondylolisthesis?
a. Williams Orthosis
b. Minerva
c. Taylor Orthosis
d. CASH Orthosis
a. Williams Orthosis
Which of the following orthoses is the best treatment option for an L1 burst fracture?
a. Rigid TLSO
b. semi-rigid LSO
c. Jewett
d. Minerva
a. Rigid TLSO