Spine Flashcards
1
Q
What can occur to the ligamentum flavum with age? What is the consequence of it?
A
Hypertrophy
Increase spinal canal stenosis
2
Q
Which type of cancer commonly causes mixed sclerotic and lytic mets?
A
Breast
3
Q
Where does spinal osteomyelitis often originate?
A
The disc
4
Q
What complications are you worried about with osteomyelitis?
A
Epidural abscess
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