Spine Disorders — Flashcards

According to the Denis classification, the _____ column is composed of the posterior part of the vertebral body, the posterior part of the disc, and the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL).

_____ test is used for diagnosing inter-vertebral disc prolapse

Three-column injuries of the subaxial cervical spine with/without neurologic deficit are managed with _____

DISH, also called as Forestier's disease is characterised by hyperostosis seen at multiple sites, but mainly in the spine at _____ sites

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

Which spinal curve is exaggerated in spinal tuberculosis?_____

_____ angle is used to quantify the degree of curvature of scoliosis on plain radiographs

Pain of IVDP is decreased by rest and in the _____ position.

_____ traction is used for scoliosis

_____ classification is used for radiologically grading spondylolisthesis.