Spinal Pathologies

Question 1

How the Questions Work

Qs taken from pg. 144 AAOS Atlas

Answer 1

Q= Pathology
A= where it occurs/
stable? cause
Type of brace to fit

Question 2

Jefferson Fx

Answer 2

Atlas C1
Unstable
HALO

Question 3

Hangmans Fx (Also Known As?)

Answer 3

Axis C2-3
Unstable
MVA HALO (Traumatic Spondylolisthesis of the Axis)

Question 4

Odontoid Fx 3 types

Answer 4

C2
I. Just the Tip Stable Rigid Collar
II. The Base(worst) Unstable HALO
III. Mid Body Unstable HALO

Question 5

Dennis FX

Answer 5

Types 1-4 classification of traumatic spinal fxs

Question 6

Dennis type 1

Answer 6

Often T12-L2
Spinal Flexion with compression
Hyper Extension = Goal 
mild = jewett/ CASH
Corsett/ TLSO

Question 7

Dennis Type 2 Burst Fx

Answer 7

Compression plus Flexion
Hyper Extension = Goal
More severe, fragmentation can occur
TLSO often

Question 8

Dennis Type 3

Chance

Answer 8

Flexion Plus Distraction (seatbelt)
Hyper Extension = Goal
Stable
mild = jewett/ CASH
Corsett/ TLSO

Question 9

Dennis Type 3

Slice

Answer 9

Flexion Plus Distraction (seatbelt)

Surgery

Question 10

Dennis Type 4 Fracture Dislocation

Answer 10

All 3 spinal columns afflicted Surgery indicated

Question 11

Spondylolisthesis

Answer 11

Anterior migration of vertebral body
Needs posterior pelvic tilt
Can be unstable

Question 12

Anterior compression cervical region

Answer 12

Hyperflexion C5 possible brachial plexus involvement

Rigid Collar

Question 13

Whiplash

Answer 13

Hyperextension soft tissue injury to ALL (Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
Soft Collar

Question 14

Spondylolysis

Answer 14

Pars Fx
Stable
LSO L5

Question 15

Spondylosis

Answer 15

Degenerative Disc Disease
Everywhere
Stable
Corset