Spondylolisthesis — Flashcards

_____ represents the last stage (stage V) of spondylolisthesis.

Type I and II spondylolisthesis (Wiltse-Newman) are commonly seen in _____ most commonly at the L5-S1 level.

Hint: age group

Step sign is a classic clinical feature of _____, where a palpable step may be felt on the spine in the lumbosacral region.

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