Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Elderly, osteoporotic patient with pin-point vertebral pain = _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

What is the definitive management of a spinal cord injury? _____

Resolution of spinal shock is identified when _____

What investigation is done for spinal fractures with neurological symptoms? _____

The lateral spinothalamic tract decussates at the level of the _____

Hint: anterior white commissure

What is the definitive management of a spinal fracture? _____

The _____ tract is responsible for voluntary movement of the limbs (distal muscles)

High-energy trauma patient with severe back pain & spinal misalignment = _____

Hint: ?diagnosis

Brown-sequard syndrome presents with _____lateral loss of fine touch, proprioception, & vibration below the level of the lesion

Perform a(n) _____ on patients with spinal cord injuries

Hint: scoring system