Spine Fractures and Biomechanical Principles Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Minerva Device Signup and view all the answers

What is the common injury mechanism for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?

Lateral flexion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of physiotherapy treatment for vertebral fractures?

Encourage consolidation Signup and view all the answers

Which column stability is associated with a good prognosis for vertebral fractures?

Anterior column Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of axis fracture in the cervical spine?

Fracture of the odontoid process Signup and view all the answers

What are the common injury mechanisms for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?

Compression anterior or lateral flexion Signup and view all the answers

What is the orthopaedic treatment device used for C4-C7 cervical spine fractures?

Minerva Device Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of column stability is considered to have a good prognosis in vertebral fractures?

What is the most common type of atlas fracture and what is its consolidation time?

What is the most frequent cause of disability and death in axis 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 main objective of physiotherapy treatment 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 are the common injury mechanisms for thoraco lumbar spine fractures?

What is the orthopaedic treatment device used for C4-C7 cervical spine fractures?

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