Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards
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What is the definitive management of a spinal fracture? _____
What is the initial management of a suspected spinal fracture? _____
_____ is a state of flaccidity and loss of reflexes occurring immediately after spinal cord injury for the first ~48 hours
Resolution of spinal shock is identified when _____
What is the investigation for spinal cord injuries? _____
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injury presents with _____
Hint: basic obs
Perform a(n) _____ on patients with spinal cord injuries
Hint: scoring system
Consider administration of _____ within 8 hours of spinal cord injury
The _____ tract is responsible for pain & temperature sensation
Brown-sequard syndrome presents with _____lateral loss of fine touch, proprioception, & vibration below the level of the lesion
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