Spine Pathology

Question 1

Vertebral bone in the spine collapses, causing the spine to shorten and often fall forward

Answer 1

Vertebral compression fracture (VCF)

Question 2

Herniations of the nucleus pulposus into the body of the vertebral immediately inferior or superior to the disc

Answer 2

Schmorl’s nodes

Question 3

Inflammation of the vertebrae; can cause severe pain and eventual bone deformation

Answer 3

Spondylitis

Question 4

Congenital defect in the formation of the oars interarticularis

Answer 4

Spondylolysis

Question 5

Nucleus pulposus can break through a torn or weakened annulus fibrosus, can compress the nerve structures

Answer 5

Nucleus pulposus hernia (NPH)