vertebral column Flashcards
spinal injuries: describe the anatomical basis of common spinal injuries
1
Q
2 basic examples of common spinal pathology
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low back pain, prolapsed intervertebral disc (sciatica)
2
Q
spondolysis
A
degeneration
3
Q
spondylolysis
A
stress fracture of pars interarticularis
4
Q
spondylolisthesis
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forward displacement of vertebra
5
Q
spondylitis
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inflammation of vertebrae
6
Q
spondylolysis vs spondylolisthesis diagram
A
7
Q
common fractures of atlas or axis
A
anterior or posterior sections easy
8
Q
common spinal injuries in high speed collisions
A
anterior longitudinal ligament prone to tearing, and “tear drop” fracture and dislocation of vertebrae due to whiplash
