W3- Radiological Evaluation of the T-Spine and Ribs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Schmorl’s node?
A
Soft tissue of disc bulges into adjacent vertebrae.
2
Q
What x-rays are performed for scoliosis?
A
- Erect AP
- Erect lateral
- Erect AP lateral flexion views of the spinal column
- PA left hand
3
Q
When would we perform an MRI with scoliosis patients?
A
If curvature affects spinal cord.
4
Q
How do we determine Cobb angle?
A
- Line at top of T4.
- Line at bottom of T9.
- Right angles to get Cobb.
5
Q
What is the Cobb angle used for?
A
Determining degree of scoliotic curvature.
6
Q
What is Scheuermann’s disease?
A
Vertebrae grow unevenly with respect to sagittal plane, posterior angle often greater than anterior angle.
7
Q
What is butterfly vertebrae?
A
Segments don’t fully fuse all the way through, affects other segments.
