HUMB2009 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Vertebral Compression Fracture, Spinal Disc Herniation, Epiphysis

33 views8 pages

Document Summary

Tlics score: the thoracolumbar injury classification and severity. Fragments displacement could damage surrounding soft tissue. Complexity of the damage is proportional to the height of the fall. Nucleus can compress nerves or the spinal cord, being possible to cause chronic pain and discomfort, pain that travels the length of a nerve or radiates to the extremities, muscle weakness, (cid:862)pins and needles(cid:863) sensation, loss of reflexes. L4/5 central posterior disc herniation with caudal migration. Symptoms: pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips, especially in the mornign and after periods of inactivity. Results in fusion (ankyloses) of the spine, although involvement is also seen in large and small joints. Xr: early spondylitis is characterised by small erosions at the corner of vertebral bodies with reactive sclerosis. Supplements scintigraphy in evaluating areas of increased uptake. Superior to radiographs and mri in demonstrating injuries. Superior to ct in detection of cartilage, bone erosions and subchondral bone changes.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers
Class+
$8 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
30 Verified Answers

Related Documents