Spinal Conditions

Question 1

Spondylosis

Answer 1

Degeneration if VT disc

Associated with bone spurs

Causes: aging, repetitive use, trauma

Presents with stiffness, limited sitting tolerance and pain with activity

Question 2

Spondyloysis

Answer 2

Defect in pars intrarticularis or arch of vertebra

Related to hyper extension

Pain can radiate into buttocks and leg
Pain worse with strenuous activity

Question 3

Spondylisthesis

Answer 3

Forward displacement of one vertebra on another

Pathology and trauma

Could cause numbered or weakness in one or both legs

Pain increases with extension

Question 4

Stenosis

Answer 4

Central stenosis - narrowing of spinal canal

Lateral or foraminal stenosis - narrowing of foramen

Can be caused by bone growth or herniated disc

Question 5

Instability

Answer 5

Movement of segment beyond normal constraints

Abnormal response to applied load

Pt feels back shifts or gives out (buckles)