Spine Disorders — Flashcards

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

Ossified posterior longitudinal ligament is associated with various bone-forming conditions such as _____ and fluorosis

_____ is much more dangerous in causing spinal damage than hyperflexion (Hyperflexion/hyperextension)

In Jefferson's fracture, the _____ ligament is likely to be ruptured if the combined overhang of C1 lateral processes over C2 is more than 6.9 mm, this is known as the Rule of Spence

The sciatic nerve is commonly injured due to:- _____- posterior hip dislocation- piriformis syndrome

The _____ classification is used for classification of thoracolumbar spinal injuries.

_____ (condition) is commonly caused by:- presence of a cervical rib - Pancoast tumor- scalene muscular abnormalities / hypertrophy / trauma (ex repetitive overhead arm movements)

Patients with an intervertebral disc herniation affecting the _____ or S1 nerve roots will have a positive straight leg raise test

An intervertebral disc herniation at the _____ level will result in: - weakness of great toe extension (action) - difficulty in heel walking

An intervertebral disc herniation at the _____ level will result in:- weakness of plantar flexion (action)- difficulty in toe-walking - decreased achilles (ankle jerk) reflex