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Which type of column stability is considered to have a good prognosis in vertebral fractures?
Which type of column stability is considered to have a good prognosis in vertebral fractures?
- Anterior column stability (correct)
- Both middle and posterior column stability
- Posterior column stability
- Middle column stability
What is the most common type of atlas fracture and what is its consolidation time?
What is the most common type of atlas fracture and what is its consolidation time?
- Posterior arch, 8-16s (correct)
- Anterior arch, 8-16s
- Anterior arch, 8-16 weeks
- Posterior arch, 8-16 weeks
What is the most frequent cause of disability and death in axis fractures?
What is the most frequent cause of disability and death in axis fractures?
- Fracture of the neural arch or 'hangman's' fracture (correct)
- Fractures C3-C7
- Fracture of the odontoid process
- Cord injuries
Which device is used for orthopaedic treatment of C4-C7 cervical spine fractures?
Which device is used for orthopaedic treatment of C4-C7 cervical spine fractures?
What is the common injury mechanism for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?
What is the common injury mechanism for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?
What is the main objective of physiotherapy treatment for vertebral fractures?
What is the main objective of physiotherapy treatment for vertebral fractures?
Which column stability is associated with a good prognosis for vertebral fractures?
Which column stability is associated with a good prognosis for vertebral fractures?
What is the most common cause of axis fracture in the cervical spine?
What is the most common cause of axis fracture in the cervical spine?
What are the common injury mechanisms for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?
What are the common injury mechanisms for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?
What is the orthopaedic treatment device used for C4-C7 cervical spine fractures?
What is the orthopaedic treatment device used for C4-C7 cervical spine fractures?
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