Spondylotic changes

Question 1

Spondylotic changes
Def

Answer 1

Spondy = spine
osis = degeneration

Question 2

Spondylotic changes
Structures

Answer 2

Vertebrae
discs
facets
capsules
muscles
ligs; PLL, ligamentum flavum and annular

Question 3

Spondylotic changes
stage 1

Answer 3

degeneration of discs leading to increase height
leads to facets being closer together
= facet irritation and lax ligs
= pain and muscle spasm

Question 4

Spondylotic changes
stage 2

Answer 4

laxity causes segment instability, meaning muscles have to take over to stabilise
= muscle fatigue = low grade ache

Question 5

Spondylotic changes
stage 3

Answer 5

osteophyte formation occurs around facets and vertebral bodies
= more pain, being sharp, dull and stiffness