Test 1*- Spinography Flashcards
Visual posteriority
Compare posterior aspect of segment above to segment below. Segment above must be posterior to segment below.
Stair stepping
Must have 3 in a row.
Is visual posteriority an acute or chronic condition?
Acute
Is stair stepping an acute or chronic condition?
Chronic
Stacking
Can connect 3 or more segments with a straight line from the posterior side
Is stacking an acute or chronic condition?
Both
Hourglassing
Sevent exhibits lateral tipping that makes it look like it has anot ellipse on the bottom. Must confirm this with the A-P film
Is hourglassing an acute or chronic condition?
Both
IVF encroachment
Seen on lateral film of thoracics and lumbars. Compare IVF to adjacent segments. Those that appear more narrow are posterior
Schmorl’s nodes
Nuclear material has invaGina teddy into a vertebral body via the superior or inferior end plate. Due to weakening of end plate. Segment superior is the posterior one
Is IVF encroachment an acute or chronic condition?
Both
Are schmorl’s nodes acute or chronic?
Chronic
Thin disc
Compare adjacent disc heights. The one sitting on top of the things disc is the listed one
Is thinking disc acute or chronic condition?
Chronic
Increased disc angle / thick disc
Seen on lateral film.