Biomechanics of Spine — Flashcards

#1

Which bone grafts have only osteoconductive properties?_____

#2

_____ is the creation of the scaffold to support the ingrowth of blood vessels, perivascular tissue, and osteoprogenitor cells.

#3

The causes of _____ may be remembered with the mnemonic "CAST Bent LEGS": C: CorticosteroidsA: AlcoholismS: Sickle cell diseaseT: Trauma (most common)Bent: "Bends" (Caisson disease)Le: Legg-Calve-Perthes disease G: Gaucher diseaseS: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)

#4

Which bone grafts have all the 3 properties (osteoinduction, osteoconduction and osteogenesis)?_____

#5

Compression fractures are commonly seen in _____ type of bone.

#6

_____ is the substance used for bone formation in a patient with non-union.

#7

When the neck-shaft angle is >_____, the condition is known as coxa valga

#8

_____ is associated with chondrocyte abnormalities which can be discerned radiologically.

Hint: Type of SCID

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