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Test I Types of Fractures Flashcards

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This is the MC atlas fracture

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Posterior Arch fracture

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What are the reasons the C1 spinolaminar line can be too far anterior

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  1. Posterior Arch Fracture
  2. TAL rupture
  3. Dens fracture
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What film can confirm a posterior arch fracture

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flexion/extension

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A posterior arch fracture can also cause

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an increased anterior tubercle

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Is a posterior arch fracture usually bilateral and vertical

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Yes

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This fracture can be seen on film by noticing bilateral lateral mass offset

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Jefferson’s Fractures

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This is a fracture of both the anterior and posteriro arches of C1

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Jefferson’s Fracture

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If a Jefferson’s fracture is combined with this, it can become unstable and compress the brain stem and can cause brain damage

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torn Transverse ligament of >7mm

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ADI range for adults

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ADI range for kids

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This is the best film to see an increased ADI

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Flexion

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Steele’s Rule Of Thirds

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Divide the atlas into thirds
1/3 cord
1/3 dens
1/3 potential space
Anterior displacement may be asymptomatic
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This is 40-50% of all axis fractures

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Odontoid Fractures

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This type of odontoid fracture is oblique and through the tip

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Type I

Rare/Stable

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This type of odontoid fracture is at the base of the odontoid

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Type II

unstable

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This type of odontoid fracture is in the body of the C2

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Type III

unstable/stable

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These odontoid fractures both heal well

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Type I and II

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This odontoid fracture causes a disruption of Harris’ ring

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Type III

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The ligament that can be involved with a Type I odontoid fracture

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Alar ligament

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Most old os odontoideum are old

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un-unitd dens fractures

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This fracture can cause a “fat C2 body”

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Type III odontoid fracture

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Type III odontoid fracture is best seen on this film

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Lateral

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This is a bilateral pedicle fracture of C2

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Hagman’s fracture

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Hagman’s fracture usually occurs from this mechanism

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Hyperextension

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This is the MC fracture of the spine we can see
Compression fracture
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Compression fracutres have this effect on vertebral body
Decreased anterior body height
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Compression fractures usually occur from this mechanism
Flexion
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This fracture is when a vertebral body "explodes" into several fragments
Bursting Fracture
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Bursting fractures are usually this type of compression
axial
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Bursting fracctures are MC in this portion of the spine
cervicals | lumbar
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Radiological findings of a bursting fracture on an AP view
vertical split of the body
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Radiological findings of a bursting fracture on a lateral
comminuted body flattened centrally
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A bowtie sign is usually associated with this
Unilateral Facet Dislocation
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What happens to the inferior articular pillars in a unilateral facet dislocation
they go into the IVF
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Unilateral facet dislocation is assocaited with this type of motion mechanism
flexion/extension
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Spinous rotates to which side in a unilateral facet dislocation
to the side of dislocation
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Hamburger sign is seen on this imaging
CT, Unilateral Facet Dislocation
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Which films are needed to done to confirm unilateral facet dislocation
Obliques
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Where are the MC segments for bilateral facet dislocation
C4-7
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This is the most severe injury to the cervical spine
Flexion teardrop fracture
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This fracture has a triangle fragment at the anterior, inferior body
Flexion teardrop | Extension teardrop
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Flexion teardrop fracture can cause this syndrome
Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Extension teardrop fractures usually occur at this segment
C2
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Extension teardrop fracture has a buckling on this ligament
ligamentum flavum
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This fracture can be seen at the base of the spinous
Clay shovelers
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What segements are usually affected by Clay Shovelers fracture
C6-T1
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Clay Shovelers fracture is associated with this motion mechanism
Flexion
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Clay Shovelers fracture shows this finding on a AP film
Double Spinous Sign
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Pillar Fractures are usually in these segments
C4-7
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Pillar fractures are associated with this motion mechanism
Extension/Compression
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Whiplash can affect this ligament complex
Posterior Ligament Complex
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90% of Thoracic/Lumbar fractures are in which segments
T11 | L2
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What findings can be seen on a Thoracic/Lumbar fractures
Anterior wedging (decreased anterior height)
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What is a zone of impaction
A dense white band just below the compresses endplate in thoracic/lumbar fractures
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Osteoporotic Compression fractures usually occur in this demographic
Females | >50
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Osteoporotic Compression fractures occur usually in these segments
Mid-dorsal and T/L
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An increases in kyphosis from a Osteoporotic Compression fracture is called
Dowager's hump
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Decreased height of the ENTIRE body is associated with this fracture
Pathological fracture
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What are the Three diseases assoiated with pathological fractures
Osteoporosis Multiple Myeloma Metastasis
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Radiological findings of Burst fractures of he T/L
Widening intrapedicular space | Posterior body convexity
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Horizontal slitting of the arch and body is associated with this fracture
Chance/Lap Belt Fracture
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Chance/Lap belt fracture is associated with this motion mechanism
Flexion/Distraction
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What are the MC segments of Chance/Lap Belt fracture
L1-L3
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Radiological finding for a Chance/Lap Belt Fracture
Empty Vertebrae Sign
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This is the 2nd MC lumbar fracture
Transverse Process Fracture
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What are the MC segemnts of a Transverse Process Fracture
L2/L3
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Are Transverse Process Fractures Unilateral and multi leveld
yes
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Films needed for Transvere Process Fractures
Obliques to see the nose of Scotty Dog
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Transverse Process Fractures can cause which organ damage
Kidney

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