Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

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

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

Upper motor neuron lesion presents with _____ which is a series of rapid, rhythmic contractions of a muscle in response to a sudden stretch

Features of spinal cord injuries occur _____-6 weeks after injury when spinal shock begins to resolve

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

Hint: ↓/↑

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

What is the initial mangement of spinal cord injuries? _____

Spinal fractures with underlying disease (metastases, osteomyelitis, etc) are named _____ fractures

After spinal shock, the first reflex to return is the _____

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with bilateral lower extremity paralysis, loss of pain & temperature sensation with sparing of fine touch, proprioception, & vibration following a motor vehicle accident? _____

Hint: ?diagnosis