Spine Disorders — Flashcards

Number of bony prominences felt in gibbus is _____, and presents as a sharp posterior angulation

_____ is a rigid cervical brace which may be used as a treatment for cervical spine injury or for cervical pain due to rheumatoid arthritis

Which test is specific for diagnosing disc prolapse? _____

_____ test is used for diagnosing inter-vertebral disc prolapse

Odontoid fractures are classified by _____ classification into 3 types

_____ test is used for diagnosing inter-vertebral disc prolapse

Management of unstable vertebral compression fracture is with _____, especially for PLC disruption

Femoral stretch test, also known as reverse Lasegue test or _____ sign is used for diagnosing disc prolapse

Management of stable vertebral compression fracture is with _____ for 12 weeks with pain management

_____ is the surgery of choice for Potts paraplegia with paradiscal involvement