Anatomy
Which ligament limits spinal flexion and runs along the posterior vertebral bodies inside the canal?
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
This cervical pathology is commonly caused by rear-end motor vehicle accidents.
Whiplash (Great movie btw)
This test is performed to view hard structures in the body.
X-Ray. Good job! :D
Which surgery is performed for central stenosis caused by vertebral body compression?
Corpectomy and Strut Graft
A short but thick ligament that connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae from C2 to S1.
Ligamentum Flavum (yeaaaah boiiii)
A lateral curvature of the spine indicates what disease, and how is this curve measure?
Scoliosis, Cobb Angles.
This test is performed to view the back for any asymmetrical curvature in the spine.
Adams Forward Bend Test
True or False!
Rib fractures are usually managed conservatively with rest, NSAIDs, and breathing exercises.
Trueeeeee
Fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and stabilizes the facet joints of the spine.
Facet Capsular Ligament
Describe the differences between Spondylitis, spondylolysis, and Spondylolisthesis
Spondylitis: inflammation of the vertebrae
Spondylolysis: Stress fracture in pars interarticularis
Spondylolisthesis: Forward slippage of one vertebra over the other.
What are some diseases that could turn out positive when performing a nerve conductivity test?
Sciatica, Herniated Nucleus Pulposis,
This brace is used to stabilize the vertebra from the below the cervical region.
Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis
These two parts make up the IV Disc.
Annulus Fibrosus and Nucleus Pulposus
Which protein marker is strongly associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
HLA-B27
Ankylosing Spondylitis! Name the diagnostic testing done for this absolutely terrible disease.
Hint: I'm looking for the specifics on imaging and evaluations
Imaging: X-Ray, CT, MRI.
Eval:ROM, strength, blood tests.
Which surgical procedure is most commonly performed for cervical radiculopathy caused by a herniated disc?
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
This part of the rib allows for articulation with the numerically corresponding vertebra.
Tubercle of the rib
Patient is a 35 year old male with no prior history of smoking or binge drinking. Patient presents symptoms of pain in the ribs, ecchymosis, and dyspnea. The physician orders an X-Ray, and it is performed 24 hours later. X-Ray indicates a fracture in the Fourth right rib, however there doesn't appear to be any blunt trauma done to the affected rib and no signs of osteoporosis. What could have caused the fracture and what is the name for this type of fracture?
Pathological Fracture
Pt is an 100-year-old female with symptoms being described as increased fatigue when performing daily activities, dyspnea, pain in the temporomandibular joint and mild back pain. You, as the current care provider has observed the pt's head being in a forward position. What disease could this be and what are some tests that could be performed to rule this disease?
Kyphosis. H&P, Radiography, Pulminary Function Tests, and MRI.
Pt has undergone an operation to restore vertebral height due to a severe compression fracture. What procedure did they undergo and how is it performed? Short and brief answer pls
Kyphoplasty. A balloon is inserted into the IV disc, inflated then filled with cement to restore proper vertebral height.