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1
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biceps reflex nerve root

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C5

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2
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brachioradialis tendon reflex nerve root

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C6

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3
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tricpes tendon reflex nerve root

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C7

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4
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wrist extension nerve root

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C6

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5
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wrist flexion nerve root

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C7

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6
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finger flexion nerve root

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C8

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7
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achilles tendon reflex nerve root

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S1

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8
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tib ant nerve root

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L4

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9
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EDL nerve root

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L5

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10
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what ADI indicates mechanical instability in RA?

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> 9-10 mm

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11
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what PADI/SAC indicates mechanical instability in RA and is an indication for surgery?

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< 14 mm

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12
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most common location for degen spondy

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L4-L5

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13
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most common location for isthmic spondy

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L5-S1

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14
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amount of correction with Smith-Pete osteotomy

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5-10 degrees sagittal plane

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15
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amount of correction with pedicle subtraction osteotomy

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30 degrees sagittal plane

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16
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amount of correction with vertebral column resection

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30-40 degrees sagittal plane

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17
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in adult deformity what is the most reliable predictor of clinical symptoms post op

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sagittal balance

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18
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GAG and collagen content in the annulus fibrosus?

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low GAG, high collagen

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19
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GAG and collagen content in the nucleus pulposus?

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high GAG, low collagen

20
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what happens to the aging disc?

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decreased water content, GAG, proteoglycans, chondroitin sulfate. increased collagen diameter, keratin sulfate

21
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most sensitive imaging for isthmic spondy

22
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what symptoms is a/w worse prognosis in myelopathy?

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LE weakness (corticospinal tracts)

23
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what amount of AADI motion on flexion and extension indicates instability in RA atlantoaxial subluxation?

24
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safe zone for anterior halo pin placement

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above eyebrow, middle to lateral third to avoid supraorbital nerve

25
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anterior cord syndrome

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spinothalamic tract - loss of motor, pain, and temperature. preserved proprioception and deep pressure

26
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brown-sequard syndrome

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ipsilateral loss of motor and proprioception, contralateral loss of pain and temperature

27
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posterior cord syndrome

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loss of proprioception, vibration, deep pressure

28
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symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia

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HTN, headache, flushing, sweating, blurred vision, nasal congestion

29
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which spinal cord injury syndrome has the worst prognosis?

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anterior cord syndrome

30
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which spinal cord injury syndrome has the best prognosis?

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brown-sequard

31
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powers ratio

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basion to posterior arch of atlas divided by opisthion to anterior arch of atlas

32
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what radiographic measurement indicates transverse ligament rupture?

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combined lateral mass displacement greater than 6.9 mm

33
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what does ADI > 3.5 mm indicate

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transverse ligament damaged

34
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what does ADI > 5 mm indicate

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transverse and alar ligaments damaged

35
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risk factors for nonunion in type 2 dens fracture

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displacement > 5mm, posterior displacement, age > 40, delayed treatment, angulation > 10 degrees

36
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best posterior fixation construct for C1-2

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harms C1 lateral mass-C2 pedicle screw. modified Gallie is worst (autograft iliac crest over C2 spinous process + 1 sublaminar wire)

37
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what determines stability of a Jefferson fracture?

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integrity of transverse ligament

38
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what is a jefferson fracture and what causes it

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traumatic spondylolisthesis of axis due to C2 fracture, hyperextension and secondary flexion

39
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different in jefferson fracture type 2 and 2a morphology and treatment

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2 - vertical fracture line, treat with traction. 2a horizontal fracture line, treat with compression halo (traction makes it worse)

40
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threshold that indicates pedicle breach

41
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significant changes on neuromonitoring

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50% decrease in amplitude, 10% increase in latency

42
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when is combined anterior-posterior cervical decompression and fusion indicated for myelopathy?

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cervical kyphosis > 12 degrees and > 2 levels of compression

43
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what type of neuromonitoring is most sensitive early indicator of intra-op spinal cord injury?

44
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activity modifications for Down syndrome patient with ADI 4.5-10 mm, >10 MM

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4.5-10 = represents hypermobility, may participate in most activities but avoid high risk sports. >10 = instability, need surgery

45
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what technical factor increases the risk of adjacent segment ossification in ACDF

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placing the plate within 5 mm of the proximal disk

46
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at what level are the lumber nerve roots most at risk during an MIS approach

47
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order of closure of neurocentral synchondrosis

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develops between centrum and posterior neural arches. closes in cervical first, then lumbar, then thoracic last

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