spine pathology

Question 1

Hyperflexion of the neck causing fx’s of the spinous process

Answer 1

clay shoveler’s fx

Question 2

collapse of vertebral body associated w/osteoperosis usually thoracic

Answer 2

compression fx

Question 3

fx of pedicles of c2 from hyperextension

Answer 3

hangman’s fx

Question 4

fx. of anterior and posterior arches of C1 from falling on head

Answer 4

Jefferson’s fx

Question 5

fx of the Dens

Answer 5

odontoid fx

Question 6

fx of the cervical body from compression w/hyperflexion

Answer 6

Teardrop burst fx

Question 7

when the nucleus pulpous protrudes through annulus fibrosis and presses on the spinal cord

Answer 7

herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)

Question 8

Abnormallly increased “swayback” curvature involving the lumbar spine

Answer 8

Lordosis

Question 9

fx of the cervical body from compression w/hyperflexion

Answer 9

teardrop burst fx

Question 10

abnormal or exaggerated thoracic curvature

Answer 10

kyphosis

Question 11

abnormal lateral curvature most common in young girls

Answer 11

scoliosis

Question 12

kyphosis and scoliosis

Answer 12

Scheuermann’s disease

Question 13

union of the bones at spinal joints, usually affecting the SI joints and Lumbar spine

Answer 13

Ankylosing spondylitis

Question 14

nitrogen containing waste products of metabolism excreted by the kidneys; high levels indicate poor filtration

Answer 14

creatinine

.8-1.5

Question 15

Bunn levels

Answer 15

8-25

Question 16

uniform mixture of 2 substances

Answer 16

solution

Question 17

inflammation of the vertebra

Answer 17

spondylitis

Question 18

hyperflexion of the neck causing fx’s of the spinous processes

Answer 18

clay shovelers fx

Question 19

non-uniform mixtures of 2 substances

Answer 19

suspension

Question 20

_contrast agents have a low atomic # appears dark on a radiograph (decreased attenuation) and ex.

Answer 20

Radiolucent (neg)

air, gas producing crystals or carbon dioxide bubbles

Question 21

contrast agents have a high atomic # and appear white on a radiograph ( attenuation) and ex

Answer 21

Radiopaque (pos) Increased

Barium sulfate, water soluble ionic contrast media

Question 22

collapse of a vertebral body associated w/osteoperosis usually thoracic

Answer 22

compression fx

Question 23

fx. of pedicles of C2 from hyperextension

Answer 23

hangman’s fx

Question 24

fx of anterior and posterior arches of C1 from falling on head

Answer 24

jefferson’s fx

Question 25

fx of dens

Answer 25

odontoid