Spine Disorders — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: _____ brace is used to maintain the spine in a slightly hyperextended position and to relieve the pressure from weak vertebrae post sx.

Answer: Anterior spinal hyperextension (ASHE)

Flashcard 52: According to the Denis classification, _____ column is the anterior part of the vertebra and disc, and the anterior longitudinal ligament

Answer: anterior

Flashcard 53: Most common curve seen in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is _____ thoracic

Answer: right

Flashcard 54: Sensation present, motor useful (MRC grade more than equal to 3/5) is classified as _____ on ASIA neurological impairment scale

Answer: D

Flashcard 55: Which is the most commonly prescribed nighttime scoliotic brace?_____

Answer: Charleston brace

Flashcard 56: _____ traction is used for cervical spine injuries

Answer: Head halter/Crutchfield

Flashcard 57: Tilting on one side to relieve the pain of intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP) is known as _____ scoliosis.

Answer: sciatic

Flashcard 58: Rotated vertebrae are seen in _____ scoliosis

Answer: structural

Extra: Structural scoliosis is characterized by a fixed lateral curvature with associated vertebral rotation. In contrast, non-structural (functional) scoliosis lacks vertebral rotation and the curve disappears on forward bending or lying down.

Flashcard 59: _____ is a common presenting symptom of whiplash injury

Answer: Neck stiffness

Flashcard 60: According to the Denis classification, the _____ column is composed of the posterior part of the vertebral body, the posterior part of the disc, and the posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL).

Answer: Middle