Spine Disorders — Flashcards

Flashcard 71: Odontoid fractures are classified by _____ classification into 3 types

Answer: Anderson and D Alonzo

Flashcard 72: _____ classification is used for classifying spondylolisthesis based on the cause

Answer: Wiltse-Newman

Flashcard 73: What is the mx of type II odontoid # in a unstable fracture?_____

Answer: anterior odontoid screw, or C1 C2 fusion

Flashcard 74: Which test is specific for diagnosing disc prolapse?_____

Answer: Bowstring sign/Popliteal compression test

Flashcard 75: When the lateral spinal curve is < 10° (Cobb angle), it is referred to as _____

Answer: Spinal asymmetry

Extra: Scoliosis is defined as a lateral spinal curvature with a Cobb angle of ≥ 10° and associated vertebral rotation. Curves < 10° without rotation are considered spinal asymmetry.

Flashcard 76: The most common and most dangerous type of odontoid fracture is Type _____ as they are unstable and prone to non-union.

Answer: II

Flashcard 77: In the ASIA scoring system for spinal cord injury, the number of sensory locations tested on each side is _____

Answer: 28

Flashcard 78: _____ cast is used for cervical and upper thoracic spine disease

Answer: Minerva

Flashcard 79: Most common site of spine dislocation (without #) is _____ spine

Answer: cervical

Flashcard 80: _____ syndrome refers to atlantoaxial joint subluxation.

Answer: Grisel