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Spondylolysis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the location of spondylolysis that will be stressed in spinal 2?

A

A separation along the pars interarticularis (defect in pars interarticularis or pars defect)

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What is the incidence of spondylolysis in the general population?

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A range of 2.6% to 10%

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What is the geographic or ethnic bias for a higher incidence of spondylolysis?

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Native Alaskan (inuit) population

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What does lumbar spondylolysis appear to be related to?

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Uniquely human upright stance or erect posture

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What is the age range typically associated with lumbar spondylolysis?

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10-20 Y.O.

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What activities are particularly stressful at the pars interarticularis of lumbar vertebrae?

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Gymnastics
Dance
Soccer

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What fills the space in a lumbar spondylolysis?

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Fibrocartilaginous Material

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What name has been given to the material filling the space in a lumber spondylolysis?

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Spondylolysis Ligament

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What types of neural functions have been associated with the spondylolysis ligament?

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Nociception
Neuromodulation
Autonomic Function

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What is the appearance of the lumbar vertebra upon oblique x-ray view?

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A scotty dog

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What is the appearance of a spondylolysis in a lumbar vertebra upon oblique X-ray view?

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Collared Scotty Dog

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In an oblique xray, spondylolysis below the superior articular process of a lumbar pars interarticularis is associated with what part of the scotty dog?

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The neck of the scotty dog

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What part of a lumbar vertebra forms the eye of a scotty dog?

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Pedicle

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What part of a lumbar vertebra forms the ear of the scotty dog?

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Superior Articular Process

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What part of the lumbar vertebra forms the nose of a scotty dog?

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Transverse Process

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16
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What characteristics are associated with cervical spondylolysis?

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Rare
Congenital
Gender Biased -Men
MC at C6
Linked to Spondylolisthesis and Spina Bifida
17
Q

What characteristics are associated with sacral spondylolysis?

A

Rare in general population
W/in typical percents in native alaskan population
Seems to be acquired
Gender biased -Men
MC at S1 and linked to activities such as kayaking and harpooning

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