spondylosis, spondyoloysis, spondylolisthesis Flashcards
What is the definition of Spondylosis
A vertebral condition
What is the definition of spondylolysis
a vertebral separation or vertebral cleavage
What is the definition of spondylolisthesis
A vertebral slippage
What is the location of spondylolysis that will be stressed in Spinal
A separation along the pars interarticularis (defect in the pars interarticularis or pars defect)
What is the incidence of spondylolysis in the natice alaskan population
52.6%
What is the geographic or ethnic bias for a higher incidence of spondylolysis
The native alaskan (inuit) population
What does lumbar spondylolysis appear to relate to
The uniquely human upright stance or erect postues
Lumbar spondylolysis is associated with what characteristics
Familial association SPina bifida occulta Racial/ethnic disparities gender and locational bias youthful incidence activities requiring repetitive stress on the spine
What is the age range typically associated with lumbar spondylolysis
10-20 years old
What activities are particularly stressful at the pars interarticularis of lumbar vertebrae
Gymnastics
Dance
Soccer
What fills the space in a lumbar spndylolysis
Fibrocartilagenous material
What name has been given to the material filling the space in a lumbar spondylolysis
Spondylolysis ligament
What types of neural functions have been associated with the spondylolysis ligament
Nociception
Neuromodulation
autonomic function
What is the appearance of the lumbar vertebra upon oblique x-ray view
A Scotty Dog
What is the appearance of a spondylolysis in lumbar vertebra upon oblique x-ray views
A collared scotty dog