Spondylolisthesis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A golfer complains of sharp localized pain at the right side of his low back when swinging towards the right. Sitting, stooping and bending to the left relieves the pain. Based on the presentation, the MOST likely cause is: Select one: A. Sacroiliac Dysfunction B. Spondylolisthesis C. Facet Arthropathy D. Spinal Lateral Stenosis correct answersC. Facet Arthropathy In Facet arthropathy, pain is sharp, localized, increases with extension & ipsilateral rotation. Pain occurs while swinging t...

NBME Shelf Exam - THE LIST Questions And Answers Exaggerated over-curvature of thoracic area of vertebral column Kyphosis Lateral deviation of vertebral column Scoliosis Major feature of cervical vertebrae Transverse foramina Vertebra located at level of iliac crest L4 Ligament that connects internal surface of laminae of vertebrae Ligamentum flavum Ligament that checks hyperextension of vertebral column Anterior longitudinal Ligament affected by whiplash injury Anterior longitud...

ANATOMY NBME EXAM TEST VITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Space from which epidural anesthesia and lumbar function are performed (depth) - -Subarachnoid space Vertebral level at epidural anesthesia and lumbar puncture are performed - -L3/L4 (or L4/L5) Level at which the spinal cord ends - -L2 Level to which the dural sac extends - -S2 Nerve root compressed by herniated lumbar disk - -One level below (e.g. L4/L5 compresses L5) Consequence of Lumbar herniation - -Decrease in lower limb reflexes D...

Why include ant ST on lat Cspine Answer Pre verterbal fat stripe- widening=#, mass, inflammation Air gap technique Answer reduces scatter, increases contrast IP 10-15 cm away from pt mAs increase 10% for every cm gap Not effective with high kV why expiration with pneumo Answer reduces lung vol, pneumo occupies larger area- easier to see Spondylolisthesis Answer forward displacement of a vertebra commonly occurs after # (pars) Spondylolysis Answer occurs when there is a fracture of...

of 1 Index of Exercises Correct Missed Incorrect Choice You rs G raded Vertebral compression fracture Herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disc) Spinal metastatic disease Spondylolisthesis Feedback Discussion This image depicts a herniated disc between the L2 and L3 vertebral bodies. The nucleus pulposus is extruded and is impinging on the nerve route and, to some degree, impinging on the cauda equina/spinal cord.

When examining the foot of a patient, the nurse practitioner notes tenderness of the posterior medial malleolus. This could be suggestive of: correct answer: Tibial tendinitis When testing hand grip strength on a patient, the nurse practitioner asks the patient to squeeze which finger(s)?: correct answer: Second and third fingers A thickened nodule overlying the flexor tendon of the 4th finger and possibly the 5th finger near the distal palmar crease is suggestive of: correct answer: Du...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

SPMD3052 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 spondylitis vs spondylolysis vs spondylolisthesis - ANSWER-spondylitis = inflammatory spondylolysis = fractures of pars interarticularis spondylolisthesis = fractures on both sides that result in forward slipping ACL injury mechanism - ANSWER-landing w/ hyperextended knee side step - valgus loading, flexion, internal tibial rotation modifiable and non-modifiable risk factor ACL injury - ANSWER-non: Female, anatomical characteristics (shape ...

NR511 Final Exam Study Guide 2024 1.Signs and symptoms and management of musculoskeletal sprains/strains/dislocations 16-15 When Maxwell, age 12, slid into home plate while playing baseball, he injured his ankle. The nurse practitioner is trying to differentiate between a sprain and a strain. A sprainiA.iisian iinjuryitoithe iligamentsithatiattachitoibonesiiniaijoint. B. is an injury to the tendons that attach to the muscles in a joint. C. is an injury resulting in extensive tears of the musc...

ARRT Registry Exam Prep: Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/2024 Newly Updated Q: Lateral lumbar spine demonstrates... Answer: vertebral bodies, intervertebral joint spaces, and the intervertebral foramina. Q: L5-S1 spot lateral demonstrates the possible existence of.... Answer: spondylolisthesis Q: Posterior obliques of the L-spine demonstrate.... Answer: the articular facets and zygapophyseal joints closest to the IR. Q: Scotty dog anatomy: ear repre...