Mechanisms of Injury

Question 1

There are ____ mechanisms, often in _______ that lead to trauma and injury to the spinal cord.

Answer 1

• Various

- Combination

Question 2

• Most often are indirect forces produced by?

Answer 2

• Movement of the head or trunk

Question 3

Less often from ____ injury to the _____.

Answer 3

• Direct

- Vertebrae

Question 4

Common Mechanisms

Answer 4

• Flexion
• Comression
• Hyperextension
• Flexion-Rotation
• Shearing
• Distraction

Question 5

Shearing

Answer 5

• Horizontal force applied to spine

- Chance Fx

Question 6

Chance FX

Answer 6

• Low seat belt injury
• No shoulder belt
• Usually T12-L2

Question 7

Distraction

Answer 7

• Rare
• Can occur with whiplash
• Traction force

Question 8

Highest frequency of Injury

Answer 8

• C5-C7: high mobility

- T12-L2: Relative lack of stability