Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Elderly, osteoporotic patient with pin-point vertebral pain = _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

The anterior corticospinal tract decussates at the level of the _____

High-energy trauma patient with severe back pain and numbness/tingling down legs = _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

The dorsal column medial lemniscus tract decussates at the level of the _____

The lateral corticospinal tract decussates at the level of the _____

Nerve roots _____ innervates the bladder, bowel, & sexual organs that are relevant in spinal cord injury

What is the definitive management of a spinal cord injury? _____

What investigation is done for spinal fractures with neurological symptoms? _____

_____ is a state of flaccidity and loss of reflexes occurring immediately after spinal cord injury for the first ~48 hours

What is the initial management of a suspected spinal fracture? _____