Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

_____ is a dilated, fluid-filled, cystic cavity within the central canal of the spinal cord

The _____ tract is responsible for crude touch & pressure

_____ is a spinal cord injury that is commonly seen in the elderly followed by forced hyperextension of the neck (rear-end collision)

The _____ tract is responsible for pain & temperature sensation

The _____ tract is responsible for voluntary movement of the trunk & proximal muscles

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

Hint: ?diagnosis

After spinal shock, the first reflex to return is the _____

The most common cause of spinal fractures in younger adults is _____

What is the investigation for spinal cord injuries? _____

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

Hint: scoring system