Spine Disorders — Flashcards

_____ #s of the vertebrae occur due to axial loading, characterised by loss of vertebral height anteriorly, with no loss of posterior vertebral height and no posterior ligamentous or bony injury.

Concussion of the spine is also known as _____ spine

_____ scoliosis is seen in those with short leg or contracture of the hip

Displaced type III odontoid #s are treated with _____ for 8-12 weeks

According to AO/ASIF classification, the anterior column is the _____

_____ is the only absolute and urgent indication for surgery in disc prolapse.

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

_____ of the normal lumbar lordosis is seen in ankylosing spondylitis.