spine pathology Flashcards
(25 cards)
Hyperflexion of the neck causing fx’s of the spinous process
clay shoveler’s fx
collapse of vertebral body associated w/osteoperosis usually thoracic
compression fx
fx of pedicles of c2 from hyperextension
hangman’s fx
fx. of anterior and posterior arches of C1 from falling on head
Jefferson’s fx
fx of the Dens
odontoid fx
fx of the cervical body from compression w/hyperflexion
Teardrop burst fx
when the nucleus pulpous protrudes through annulus fibrosis and presses on the spinal cord
herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)
Abnormallly increased “swayback” curvature involving the lumbar spine
Lordosis
fx of the cervical body from compression w/hyperflexion
teardrop burst fx
abnormal or exaggerated thoracic curvature
kyphosis
abnormal lateral curvature most common in young girls
scoliosis
kyphosis and scoliosis
Scheuermann’s disease
union of the bones at spinal joints, usually affecting the SI joints and Lumbar spine
Ankylosing spondylitis
nitrogen containing waste products of metabolism excreted by the kidneys; high levels indicate poor filtration
creatinine
.8-1.5
Bunn levels
8-25
uniform mixture of 2 substances
solution
inflammation of the vertebra
spondylitis
hyperflexion of the neck causing fx’s of the spinous processes
clay shovelers fx
non-uniform mixtures of 2 substances
suspension
_contrast agents have a low atomic # appears dark on a radiograph (decreased attenuation) and ex.
Radiolucent (neg)
air, gas producing crystals or carbon dioxide bubbles
contrast agents have a high atomic # and appear white on a radiograph ( attenuation) and ex
Radiopaque (pos) Increased
Barium sulfate, water soluble ionic contrast media
collapse of a vertebral body associated w/osteoperosis usually thoracic
compression fx
fx. of pedicles of C2 from hyperextension
hangman’s fx
fx of anterior and posterior arches of C1 from falling on head
jefferson’s fx
