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1
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What are listed sources of nerve compression?

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  • malignant or nonmalignant enlarging masses
  • destructive lesion of the vertebral bodies
  • thickening of the ligamentum flavum
  • apophyseal joint swelling
  • intervertebral disc loss of integrity
  • osteophyte formation
  • increases in thickness of the pedicle or lamina
  • congenital or acquired alterations of the spinal curves
  • venous congestion
2
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What are some examples of destructive lesions of the vertebral body?

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  • tuberculosis
  • hemangiomas
  • osteoporosis
3
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What may reduce the impact of intervertebral disc loss of integrity on the intervertebral foramen in the cervical and thoracic spine?

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  • the joint of Luschka in cervicals

- the costocentral joint in the thoracics

4
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What are examples of osteophyte formation that influence the intervertebral foramen?

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  • bony spurs of the vertebral body

- para-articular processes on the lamina

5
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What are examples of acquired alterations of the spinal curves?

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  • obesity
  • pregnancy
  • use of heavy backpacks
6
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What is the recommended weight of a backpack compared to individual weight for the developing spine?

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should not exceed 10% individual body weight