Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

The most common cause of spinal fractures in younger adults is _____

_____ syndrome is caused by hemisection of the spinal cord caused by trauma or spinal cord compression

What is the investigation for spinal cord injuries? _____

Upper motor neuron lesion has _____ tone below the level of the injury

Hint: ↓/↑

Upper motor neuron lesion presents with muscle _____ below the level of the lesion

In patients with traumatic spinal cord injury, _____ placement can assess for urinary retention and prevent acute bladder distention/damage

Resolution of spinal shock is identified when _____

The most common cause of spinal fractures in the elderly is _____

The _____ tract is responsible for voluntary movement of the limbs (distal muscles)

Spot diagnosis = _____