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What is the recommended imaging method for assessing spine injuries?
What is the recommended imaging method for assessing spine injuries?
- MRI
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT scan (correct)
What is the recommended treatment for occipital cervical dislocation resulting from motor vehicle accidents?
What is the recommended treatment for occipital cervical dislocation resulting from motor vehicle accidents?
- Traction
- Stabilization and fusion from mid cervical spine to occiput (correct)
- Bracing with thoracic orthosis
- Surgical decompression
What type of fractures are stable and managed nonoperatively?
What type of fractures are stable and managed nonoperatively?
- Hangman’s fractures
- Type I odontoid fractures (correct)
- Type III odontoid fractures
- Type II odontoid fractures
What is the visible result of a Jefferson Fracture on a through-the-mouth AP X-Ray image of the cervical spine?
What is the visible result of a Jefferson Fracture on a through-the-mouth AP X-Ray image of the cervical spine?
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What is contraindicated in cases of Hangman’s Fractures of C2?
What is contraindicated in cases of Hangman’s Fractures of C2?
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