X-ray spine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 lines you look for at a lateral view of the spine
A
1- anterior longitudinal ligament
2- posterior longitudinal ligament
3- Spinolaminar line (post. aspect of the spinal cord)
4- SP line (curved)
2
Q
what is the most common area of dysfunction treated by PTs in the spine
A
cervical
3
Q
fx of the posterior arch of C1
A
Jefferson Fx
4
Q
compression fx with burst vertebral bodies
A
burst fx
5
Q
fx through posterior element of c2 (pushes dens)
A
hangman’s fx
6
Q
C7 spinous process fx
A
clay shoveler’s fx
7
Q
scoliotic curve named for the side of
A
convexity
8
Q
Spondylolysis
A
scottie dog with collar
9
Q
Spondylolisthesis
A
scottie dog decapitated
