THORACO-LUMBAR SPINE TRAUMA NORDIC TRAUMA COURSE 2016, AARHUS

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "THORACO-LUMBAR SPINE TRAUMA NORDIC TRAUMA COURSE 2016, AARHUS"

Transcription

1 THORACO-LUMBAR SPINE TRAUMA NORDIC TRAUMA COURSE 2016, AARHUS Ken F. Linnau, MD, MS Emergency Radiology Harborview Medical Center University of Washington Seattle, WA

2 Thanks to Quynh T. Nguyen, MHS, PA-C Teaching Associate UW Medicine Harborview Radiology Seattle, WA

3 20 YOM FROM CONCRETE, WA FELL 20 FT ONTO CONCRETE AFTER 15 BEERS Concrete, WA Skagit County Population: nks

4 20 YOM FROM CONCRETE, WA FELL 20 FT ONTO CONCRETE AFTER 15 BEERS

5 20 YOM FROM CONCRETE, WA FELL 20 FT ONTO CONCRETE AFTER 15 BEERS T8

6 OUTLINE Epidemiology of thoracolumbar spine trauma Indications and techniques for imaging Classifications Case examples What to put in the report

7 EPIDEMIOLOGY MVC and MCC 45% Falls 20% Sports 15% Violence 15% Other 5% Men account for 80% of injuries Young adults and > 65 years

8 TL FRACTURE DISTRIBUTION Most TL fractures occur between T11-L2 Fulcrum of rigid thoracic and mobile lumbar spine Rib cage is protective Leucht-P, Fischer-K, et al. Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 40 (2009)

9 TL JUNCTION: BUCKET ON A STICK

10 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) T11

11 INDICATIONS: WHO SHOULD UNDERGO TL SPINE IMAGING? Clinical prediction rule for thoracolumbar spine imaging (Holmes-JF, J Emerg Med 2003) Detects all fractures (100% sensitive) Limited clinical utility (low specificity of 4%) TL imaging criteria: TL spine pain TL spine tenderness to palpation Decreased level of consciousness Peripheral nerve deficit Distracting injury Intoxication

12 INDICATIONS: WHO SHOULD UNDERGO TL SPINE IMAGING? Strongly consider thoracolumbar spine imaging in patients who have any of the following risk factors: 1. High risk of injury ( 7 RFs) 2. High risk physical exam findings after trauma (6 RFs) 3. High energy spine fracture at any level 4. High risk medical history: OI, AS or DISH (3RFs)

13 RADIOGRAPHY OR CT?

14 IMAGING CT is more sensitive than radiography (97 vs 78%) But no studies with clinical outcome measures Effect of CT scanning unknown Cost? Radiation exposure? Most trauma patients get whole body CT: Includes TL spine If Pan Scan (C/A/P) is obtained: Retro spines (limited evidence) Technique? (limited data) Medina-LS, Evidence-Based Imaging, Springer 2011 Robinson-JD, Optimizing Spinal Reformations on Trauma CT, ASER 2013

15 IMAGING Use MR if: Focal neurologic deficit Discordant neurological exam to injury level Worsening neuro deficit Assess PLC Ankylosing process: look for other injury levels in DISH Do not use MR as screening test: Isolated ligamentous injury without fracture in TL exceedingly uncommon

16 SPINE SURGEONS WANT TO KNOW Type of fracture Alignment Percent height loss Percent canal compromise PLC integrity: mention it even if it is normal

17 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) T11

18 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) T11 Focal kyphosis T11 Sagittal Coronal

19 CLASSIFICATION OF THORACO-LUMBAR INJURIES

20 HISTORY OF T-L SPINE FRACTURE CLASSIFICATIONS > 80 years of struggle: Boehler (1929): combines anatomy with mechanism Nicoll (1949): stability Holdsworth (1970): 2 column concept Denis (1983): 3 column concept, simple, but unable to distinguish stable from unstable Ferguson Allen (1983): addresses stability, complex, does not predict outcome AO/Magerl (1994): comprehensive, but complex (53 types of fractures) Sethi-MK et al. Spine Journal 2009; 9: 780

21 HISTORY OF T-L SPINE FRACTURE CLASSIFICATIONS Limitations of older spine classifications : Assumed mechanism of injury Ignore ligaments (stability) Limited clinical relevance Some are descriptive Most are not validated or have poor validity. No gold standard

22 TLICS Thoraco-Lumbar Injury Classification and Severity scale Morphology and severity Treatment considerations: stability Predictive of outcomes And it works similarly in the c spine (Sub-axiaL Injury Classification and Severity Scale (SLIC) Vaccaro-AR et al, Spine 2005

23 TLICS Thoraco-Lumbar Injury Classification and Severity scale Limitations: Methodology behind scale? Prediction of outcome not proven yet So far validation studies by same group (STSG)

24 Assignment of point values in the TLICS system Injury morphology Compression 1 Burst component 1 Translation rotation 3 Distraction 4 PLC integrity Intact 0 Indeterminate 2 Disrupted 3 Neurological status Intact 0 Nerve root injury 2 Complete 2 Incomplete (cord or cauda equina) 3 Point value Acta Orthopaed 2008; 79(4): 461

25 TLICS MORPHOLOGY Morphology (radiographs, CT or MR): Compression (1 pt): failure under axial load Burst (+1) = 2pts Rotation or translation (3 pts): Sagittal and coronal reformations useful Distraction: circumferential disruption (4pts) Can be combined with compression type injury More severe component used to determine treatment

26 50 YOM FALL T4 TLICS Morphology : Compression fracture 1 point

27 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) T11 TLICS Morphology : Compression fracture With burst: 2 points

28 50 YOM PARAGLIDING CRASH TLICS Morphology : Rotation: 3 points

29 20 YOM FROM CONCRETE, WA FELL 20 FT ONTO CONCRETE AFTER 15 BEERS T8 T8 TLICS Morphology : Distraction 4 points

30 PLC Posterior Ligamentous Complex: posterior tension band Facet capsules Inter- and supraspinous ligs Lig flavum PLC is independent component of surgical decision making Ligamentous integrity is proportional to stability Poor healing capability

31 TLICS PLC INTEGRITY PLC directly visualized on MR PLC competence indirectly inferred (radiographs, CT) Abnormal bony relation ships Posterior ligamentous complex (PLC): Intact: 0 pts Indeterminate: 2 pts Disrupted: 3 pts

32 20 YOF MVC, SEATBELT SIGN, ASIA D PLC: Disrupted 3 points

33 20 YOF MVC, SEATBELT SIGN, ASIA D Sagittal STIR PLC: Disrupted 3 points

34 16 YOM MCC, NO MOTOR BELOW T4 T7 T7 T6-T7 flexion distraction injury

35 PEARL: BURST VS DISTRACTION Burst: facet widening Distraction: unroofing, empty facet

36 TLICS NEUROLOGICAL STATUS Important indicator of severity of injury Single most influential predictor of outcome Incomplete neurologic injury: emergent surgery Surgery even if no instability Intact: (ASIA E): 0 points Root injury: 2 points Complete cord (ASIA A): 2 points Incomplete cord or cauda equina: (ASIA B, C, D): 3 points

37 30 YOM HIT BY TREE 24 YOM HSROMVC T8 T7 Flexion Distraction Injury Flexion Distraction Injury ASIA A: no sensory or motor function in LE ASIA E: normal sensory, 5/5 motor function in LE

38 30 YOM HIT BY TREE 24 YOM HSROMVC ASIA A at 6 mo F/U: No sensory function No motor function ASIA E at 6 mo F/U: Swims Plays Basketball Near normal

39 Assignment of point values in the TLICS system Injury morphology Compression 1 Burst component 1 Translation rotation 3 Distraction 4 PLC integrity Intact 0 Indeterminate 2 Disrupted 3 Neurological status Intact 0 Nerve root injury 2 Complete 2 Incomplete (cord or cauda equina) 3 TLICS 3 Non-operative TLICS = 4 Either TLICS 5 Operation Acta Orthopaed 2008; 79(4): 461

40 TLICS Case description: Level, calculate TLICS for each level Morphology and bony description PLC Neuro Consider clinical qualifiers: Excessive angulation in the coronal plane Systemic comorbidities

41 SPINE SURGEONS WANT TO KNOW Type of fracture Alignment Percent height loss Percent canal compromise PLC integrity: mention it even if it is normal

42 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) T11 T11

43 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) T2 STIR T2 MPGR

44 33YOF, 8 FT FALL FROM LADDER, DECREASED MOTOR SCORE (86) TLICS Morphology: Burst PLC integrity: Indeterminate Neuro Status: Incomplete 2 points 2 points 3 points Total TLICS: 7 points

45 20 YOF MVC, SEATBELT SIGN, ASIA D TLICS Morphology: Distraction 4 points PLC integrity: Disrupted 3 points Neuro Status: Incomplete 3 points Total TLICS: 10 points

46 20 YOF MVC, SEATBELT SIGN, ASIA D

47 20 YOF MVC, SEATBELT SIGN, ASIA D TLICS Morphology: Distraction 4 points PLC integrity: Disrupted 3 points Neuro Status: Incomplete 3 points Total TLICS: 10 points

48 29 YOF HS MVC (65MPH), SEAT BELT

49 29 YOF HS MVC (65MPH), SEAT BELT

50 29 YOF HS MVC (65MPH)

51 29 YOF HS MVC (65MPH), SEAT BELT TLICS Morphology: Distraction 4 points PLC integrity: Disrupted 3 points Neuro Status: Normal 0 points Total TLICS: 7 points

52 71YOM FALL, ASIA E (NO DEFICITS)

53 71YOM FALL TLICS Morphology: Distraction 4 points PLC integrity: Normal 0 points Neuro Status: Normal 0 points Total TLICS: 4 points TLICS Qualifier: Ankylosing Spondylitis

54 TLICS QUALIFIERES Fracture characteristics Excessive angulation in the coronal plane Systemic conditions Anklylosing spondylitis DISH Overall health Associated injuries CHF, etc. Confounding factors to be considered in addition to TLICS May alter treatment decisions

55 SPINAL FRACTURE IN PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPINAL DISORDER Disseminated Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Share clinical features: Functional spinal ankylosis, poor bone quality, older age Altered biomechanics: Long lever arms due to spinal stiffness More susceptible to unstable injuries (3-column hyperextension) Delayed diagnosis in 20% of cases, 8% multilevel injury CT or MR of entire spine Require long segment Posterior Segmental Instrumentation and Fusion (PSIF) Caron-T et al. Spine May15; 35(11): E458-64, PMID:

56 71YOM FALL, ASIA E, AS

57 SUMMARY Clinical prediction rules less useful in TL Reformat Thoracic and Lumbar Spine from Pan Scan (C/A/P CT) CT more sensitive than radiographs Consider using TLICS In your report, mention PLC even if it is normal

58 Thank you.

59 SELECTED REFERENCES Medina-LS, Blackmore-CC, Applegate-KE, Eds. Evidence-based Imaging. Springer 2011 Sethi-MK et al. The evolution of thoracolumbar injury classification systems. Spine Journal 2009; 9: 780 Vaccaro-AR et al. A new classification of thoracolumbar spine injuries. Spine 2005; 30 (20): Caron-T et al. Spine May15; 35(11): E458-64, PMID:

Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures

Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures C. Craig Blackmore, MD, MPH Professor of Radiology Adjunct Professor of Health Services Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center University of Washington Outline Who

More information

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Fractures and Dislocations: Assessment and Classification

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Fractures and Dislocations: Assessment and Classification Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Fractures and Dislocations: Assessment and Classification Mark L Prasarn MD University of Texas Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery Houston, Texas Updated 7/2016 Anatomy of the Spine

More information

factor for identifying unstable thoracolumbar fractures. There are clinical and radiological criteria

factor for identifying unstable thoracolumbar fractures. There are clinical and radiological criteria NMJ-Vol :2/ Issue:1/ Jan June 2013 Case Report Medical Sciences Progressive subluxation of thoracic wedge compression fracture with unidentified PLC injury Dr.Thalluri.Gopala krishnaiah* Dr.Voleti.Surya

More information

Classification of Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries

Classification of Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries Classification of Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries Guillem Saló Bru 1 IMAS. Hospitals del Mar i de l Esperança. ICATME. Institut Universitari Dexeus USP. UNIVERSITAT AUTÒNOMA DE BARCELONA Objectives of classification

More information

SUBAXIAL CERVICAL SPINE TRAUMA- DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

SUBAXIAL CERVICAL SPINE TRAUMA- DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT SUBAXIAL CERVICAL SPINE TRAUMA- DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT 1 Anatomy 3 columns- Anterior, middle and Posterior Anterior- ALL, Anterior 2/3 rd body & disc. Middle- Posterior 1/3 rd of body & disc, PLL Posterior-

More information

Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma

Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma Pooria Salari, MD Assistant Professor Of Orthopaedics Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Louis University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri, USA Initial Evaluation

More information

Fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine and thoracolumbar transition

Fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine and thoracolumbar transition Most spinal column injuries occur in the thoracolumbar transition, the area between the lower thoracic spine and the upper lumbar spine; over half of all vertebral fractures involve the 12 th thoracic

More information

Thoracolumbar spine trauma classifications: evolution or more confusion

Thoracolumbar spine trauma classifications: evolution or more confusion Thoracolumbar spine trauma classifications: evolution or more confusion Poster No.: C-1713 Congress: ECR 2012 Type: Educational Exhibit Authors: J. P. Salazar, J. Halaburda Berni, C. Torrents, L. Casas;

More information

Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma

Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma C Craig Blackmore, MD, MPH Professor of Radiology and Adjunct Professor of Health Services University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center Salary support: AHRQ grant

More information

VAriation. Orthotics and Me (?surgeons) Greg Etherington Spine Surgeon. Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery backgrounds. Subspeciality training

VAriation. Orthotics and Me (?surgeons) Greg Etherington Spine Surgeon. Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery backgrounds. Subspeciality training Orthotics and Me (?surgeons) Greg Etherington Spine Surgeon Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery backgrounds Subspeciality training spine, upper limb, trauma, pelvis. What do you do in spine? Lumbar Cervical Trauma

More information

Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma. Introduction. Anatomic Considerations 7/23/2018

Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma. Introduction. Anatomic Considerations 7/23/2018 Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma Sheyan J. Armaghani, MD Florida Orthopedic Institute Assistant Professor USF Dept of Orthopedics Introduction Trauma to the cervical spine accounts for 5 of all spine injuries

More information

Diagnostic accuracy of MRI in detecting posterior ligamentous complex injury in thoracolumbar vertebral fractures

Diagnostic accuracy of MRI in detecting posterior ligamentous complex injury in thoracolumbar vertebral fractures Diagnostic accuracy of MRI in detecting posterior ligamentous complex injury in thoracolumbar vertebral fractures Poster No.: C-1726 Congress: ECR 2011 Type: Scientific Exhibit Authors: E. Aguirre, P.

More information

Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma Dr Hesarikia BUMS

Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma Dr Hesarikia BUMS Subaxial Cervical Spine Trauma Dr. Hesarikia BUMS Subaxial Cervical Spine From C3-C7 ROM Majority of cervical flexion Lateral bending Approximately 50% rotation Ligamentous Anatomy Anterior ALL, PLL, intervertebral

More information

AO CLASSIFICATIONS THORACO-LUMBAR SPINAL INJURIES

AO CLASSIFICATIONS THORACO-LUMBAR SPINAL INJURIES AO CLASSIFICATIONS THORACO-LUMBAR SPINAL INJURIES T H E A O / A S I F ( A R B E I T S G E M E I N S C H A F T F Ü R O S T E O S Y N T H E S E F R A G E N / A S S O C I A T I O N F O R T H E S T U D Y O

More information

It consist of two components: the outer, laminar fibrous container (or annulus), and the inner, semifluid mass (the nucleus pulposus).

It consist of two components: the outer, laminar fibrous container (or annulus), and the inner, semifluid mass (the nucleus pulposus). Lumbar Spine The lumbar vertebrae are the last five vertebrae of the vertebral column. They are particularly large and heavy when compared with the vertebrae of the cervical or thoracicc spine. Their bodies

More information

Thorasic and lumbar spinal injury. Dr.Abrisham

Thorasic and lumbar spinal injury. Dr.Abrisham Thorasic and lumbar spinal injury Dr.Abrisham Goal : alignment Stability Preserve neuologic function early mobilization Incidence: most site is thoraco lumbar 50% T 11 to L 1 30% L 2 to L 5 Motor vehicle

More information

Classification? Classification system should be: Comprehensive Usable Accurate Predictable Able to guide intervention

Classification? Classification system should be: Comprehensive Usable Accurate Predictable Able to guide intervention Moderator: Dr. P.S. Chandra Dr. Dr Deepak Gupta Classification? Classification system should be: Comprehensive Usable Accurate Predictable Able to guide intervention A precise, comprehensive, ideal

More information

Spinal Cord Injuries: The Basics. Kadre Sneddon POS Rounds October 1, 2003

Spinal Cord Injuries: The Basics. Kadre Sneddon POS Rounds October 1, 2003 Spinal Cord Injuries: The Basics Kadre Sneddon POS Rounds October 1, 2003 Anatomy Dorsal columntouch, vibration Corticospinal tract- UMN Anterior horn-lmn Spinothalamic tractpain, temperature (contralateral)

More information

102 Results RESULTS. Age Mean=S.D Range 42= years -84 years Number % <30 years years >50 years

102 Results RESULTS. Age Mean=S.D Range 42= years -84 years Number % <30 years years >50 years 102 Results RESULTS A total of 50 cases were studied 39 males and 11females.Their age ranged between 16 years and 84 years (mean 42years). T1 and T2WI were acquired for all cases in sagittal and axial

More information

SCIWORA Rozlyn McTeer BSN, RN, CEN Pediatric Trauma Coordinator Trauma Services OBJECTIVES DEFINITION 11/8/2017. Identify SCIWORA.

SCIWORA Rozlyn McTeer BSN, RN, CEN Pediatric Trauma Coordinator Trauma Services OBJECTIVES DEFINITION 11/8/2017. Identify SCIWORA. SCIWORA Rozlyn McTeer BSN, RN, CEN Pediatric Trauma Coordinator Trauma Services Identify SCIWORA. OBJECTIVES Identify the population at risk. To identify anatomic and physiologic reasons for SCIWORA. To

More information

Sir William Asher ANATOMY

Sir William Asher ANATOMY SPINAL CORD INJURY BASICS RELATED TO LIFE CARE PLANNING Lesson 1 Sir William Asher Picture the pathetic patient lying long abed, the urine leaking from his distended bladder, the lime draining from his

More information

PEDIATRIC BLUNT TRAUMA WHAT S DIFFERENT? NORDIC TRAUMA COURSE 2016

PEDIATRIC BLUNT TRAUMA WHAT S DIFFERENT? NORDIC TRAUMA COURSE 2016 PEDIATRIC BLUNT TRAUMA WHAT S DIFFERENT? NORDIC TRAUMA COURSE 2016 Ken F. Linnau, MD, MS Emergency Radiology Harborview Medical Center University of Washington Seattle, WA Thanks to Nupur Verma, MD University

More information

Thoracolumbar fractures. Treatment options. A long trip.

Thoracolumbar fractures. Treatment options. A long trip. Thoracolumbar fractures. Treatment options. A long trip. MIS SURGERY. WHY NOT? Murcia. October 5, 2012. Dr. Pedro Cortés García. Spinal Unit. Orthopaedic department. Canary Islands University Hospital

More information

Common fracture & dislocation of the cervical spine. Theerachai Apivatthakakul Department of Orthopaedic Chiangmai University

Common fracture & dislocation of the cervical spine. Theerachai Apivatthakakul Department of Orthopaedic Chiangmai University Common fracture & dislocation of the cervical spine Theerachai Apivatthakakul Department of Orthopaedic Chiangmai University Objective Anatomy Mechanism and type of injury PE.and radiographic evaluation

More information

Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

Fractures of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine A spinal fracture is a serious injury. Nader M. Hebela, MD Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://orthodoc.aaos.org/hebela Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Neurological

More information

Comprehension of the common spine disorder.

Comprehension of the common spine disorder. Objectives Comprehension of the common spine disorder. Disc degeneration/hernia. Spinal stenosis. Common spinal deformity (Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis). Osteoporotic fracture. Anatomy Anatomy Anatomy

More information

AOSpine Severity. This. Disclaimer:

AOSpine Severity. This. Disclaimer: AOSpine Classification and Injury Severity System for Traumatic Fractures of the Thoracolumbarr Spine This is the present form of the classification and injury severity system the AOSpine Knowledge Forum

More information

Objectives. Comprehension of the common spine disorder

Objectives. Comprehension of the common spine disorder Objectives Comprehension of the common spine disorder Disc degeneration/hernia Spinal stenosis Common spinal deformity (Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis) Osteoporotic fracture Destructive spinal lesions Anatomy

More information

Chance Fracture Joseph Junewick, MD FACR

Chance Fracture Joseph Junewick, MD FACR Chance Fracture Joseph Junewick, MD FACR 08/02/2010 History Restrained teenager involved in motor vehicle accident. Diagnosis Chance Fracture (Hyperflexion-Distraction Injury) Discussion Chance-type spinal

More information

A CASE OF MISMANAGED CERVICAL FRACTURE IN A PATIENT OF ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

A CASE OF MISMANAGED CERVICAL FRACTURE IN A PATIENT OF ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS A CASE OF MISMANAGED CERVICAL FRACTURE IN A PATIENT OF ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS INTRODUCTION Spine fractures occur with minor trauma in patients with ankylosing Spondylitis. They are highly unstable with

More information

SPINE EVALUATION AND CLEARANCE Basic Principles

SPINE EVALUATION AND CLEARANCE Basic Principles SPINE EVALUATION AND CLEARANCE Basic Principles General 1. Entire spine is immobilized during primary survey. 2. Radiographic clearance of the spine is not required before emergent surgical procedures.

More information

3/10/17 Spinal a Injury 1

3/10/17 Spinal a Injury 1 Spinal Injury 1 'Paralysed' Watmough vows he'll have the backbone for Game Two after treatment for neck injury Watmough will have cortisone injected into his spine this morning to speed up the recovery

More information

A New Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries

A New Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries A New Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries The Importance of Injury Morphology, the Integrity of the Posterior Ligamentous Complex, and Neurologic Status Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD,* Ronald A. Lehman,

More information

Dr Ajit Singh Moderator Dr P S Chandra Dr Rajender Kumar

Dr Ajit Singh Moderator Dr P S Chandra Dr Rajender Kumar BIOMECHANICS OF SPINE Dr Ajit Singh Moderator Dr P S Chandra Dr Rajender Kumar What is biomechanics? Biomechanics is the study of the consequences of application of external force on the spine Primary

More information

Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma Tudor H Hughes, M.D.

Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma Tudor H Hughes, M.D. Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma Tudor H Hughes, M.D. General Considerations Most spinal fractures are due to a single episode of major trauma. Fatigue fractures of the spine are unusual except in the

More information

ASJ. A Rare Hyperextension Injury in Thoracic Spine Presenting with Delayed Paraplegia. Asian Spine Journal. Introduction

ASJ. A Rare Hyperextension Injury in Thoracic Spine Presenting with Delayed Paraplegia. Asian Spine Journal. Introduction sian Spine Journal 126 Dong-Eun Case Shin Report et al. http://dx.doi.org/10.4184/asj.2013.7.2.126 Rare Hyperextension Injury in Thoracic Spine Presenting with Delayed Paraplegia Dong-Eun Shin, Ki-Sik

More information

Case Report Traumatic Death due to Simultaneous Double Spine Fractures in Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Case Report Traumatic Death due to Simultaneous Double Spine Fractures in Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis Case Reports in Orthopedics Volume 2015, Article ID 590935, 4 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/590935 Case Report Traumatic Death due to Simultaneous Double Spine Fractures in Patient with Ankylosing

More information

ESSENTIALS OF PLAIN FILM INTERPRETATION: SPINE DR ASIF SAIFUDDIN

ESSENTIALS OF PLAIN FILM INTERPRETATION: SPINE DR ASIF SAIFUDDIN ESSENTIALS OF PLAIN FILM INTERPRETATION: SPINE DR ASIF SAIFUDDIN Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore,UK. INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTION Spinal

More information

Outline. Epidemiology Indications for C-spine imaging Modalities Interpretation Types of fractures

Outline. Epidemiology Indications for C-spine imaging Modalities Interpretation Types of fractures C-Spine Plain Films Outline Epidemiology Indications for C-spine imaging Modalities Interpretation Types of fractures Epidemiology 7000-10000 c-spine injuries treated each year Additional 5000 die at the

More information

HIGH LEVEL - Science

HIGH LEVEL - Science Learning Outcomes HIGH LEVEL - Science Describe the structure and function of the back and spine (8a) Outline the functional anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves (8a) Describe

More information

J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/ eissn , pissn / Vol. 4/ Issue 34/ Apr 27, 2015 Page 5797

J of Evolution of Med and Dent Sci/ eissn , pissn / Vol. 4/ Issue 34/ Apr 27, 2015 Page 5797 THE CORRELATION OF RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION AND VOLITIONAL VOIDING IN THORACO-LUMBAR FRACTURES AND SPINAL INJURY Mathangi Santhosh Kumar 1, Aastha 2, David Mohan 3, Suranjan Bhattacharji 4 HOW TO CITE

More information

Selective Spine Assessment & Spinal Motion Restriction

Selective Spine Assessment & Spinal Motion Restriction Selective Spine Assessment & Spinal Motion Restriction Supersedes: 02-09-15 Effective: 10-20-15 Spinal cord injury may be the result of direct blunt and/or penetrating trauma, compression forces (axial

More information

HIGH-ENERGY TRAUMA OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY NORDIC FORUM 2016, AARHUS

HIGH-ENERGY TRAUMA OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY NORDIC FORUM 2016, AARHUS HIGH-ENERGY TRAUMA OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY NORDIC FORUM 2016, AARHUS Ken F. Linnau, MD, MS Emergency Radiology Harborview Medical Center University of Washington Seattle, WA ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Nicole Kansier,

More information

Traumatic Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries: What the Spine Surgeon Wants to Know 1

Traumatic Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries: What the Spine Surgeon Wants to Know 1 Note: This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies for distribution to your colleagues or clients, contact us at www.rsna.org/rsnarights. TRAUMA/EMERGENCY

More information

Spinal Trauma. Dr T G Kruger

Spinal Trauma. Dr T G Kruger Spinal Trauma Dr T G Kruger Epidemiology Spine injury in 6% of trauma patients Multiple levels involved in 20% of cases 80% of spinal cord injury patients have concurrent other system injuries 41% have

More information

Spine MRI in Trauma Patients

Spine MRI in Trauma Patients Spine MRI in Trauma Patients 4th Musculoskeletal MRI meeting 2017: Spine MRI 6th May, 2017 Gustav Andreisek, MD, MBA Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, Civico, Aula Magna Professor of Radiology, University

More information

Md Quamar Azam, Mir Sadat-Ali

Md Quamar Azam, Mir Sadat-Ali Asian Spine Journal 984 Md Quamar Review Azam Article et al. http://dx.doi.org/10.4184/asj.2015.9.6.984 The Concept of Evolution of Thoracolumbar Fracture Classifications Helps in Surgical Decisions Md

More information

PhD THESIS -SUMMARY-

PhD THESIS -SUMMARY- The University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Craiova The Doctoral School PhD THESIS The contribution of imaging in spine injuries -SUMMARY- Scientific, Professor Andrei Bondari PhD, Manea Rosana-Mihaela

More information

Advantages of MISS. Disclosures. Thoracolumbar Trauma: Minimally Invasive Techniques. Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery 11/8/2013.

Advantages of MISS. Disclosures. Thoracolumbar Trauma: Minimally Invasive Techniques. Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery 11/8/2013. 3 rd Annual UCSF Techniques in Complex Spine Surgery Program Thoracolumbar Trauma: Minimally Invasive Techniques Research Support: Stryker Disclosures Murat Pekmezci, MD Assistant Clinical Professor UCSF/SFGH

More information

TALK TRAUMA Clearing the C-Spine. David Ouellette

TALK TRAUMA Clearing the C-Spine. David Ouellette TALK TRAUMA 2011 Clearing the C-Spine David Ouellette Case #1 - Mother / Daughter MVC 34 y/o female Dangerous mechanism CHI Mumbling incoherently Femur # - distracting injury ETOH - 22 9 y/o female Dangerous

More information

Am I eligible for the TOPS study? Possibly, if you suffer from one or more of the following conditions:

Am I eligible for the TOPS study? Possibly, if you suffer from one or more of the following conditions: Am I eligible for the TOPS study? Possibly, if you suffer from one or more of the following conditions: Radiating leg pain Greater leg / buttock pain than back pain Severe pain sets in when walking as

More information

5. Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco,

5. Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES ON THE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH THORACOLUMBAR SPINE TRAUMA: CLASSIFICATION OF INJURY Sponsored by: Congress

More information

Short Segment Screw Fixation without Fusion for Low Lumbar Burst Fracture: Severe Canal Compromise but Neurologically Intact Cases

Short Segment Screw Fixation without Fusion for Low Lumbar Burst Fracture: Severe Canal Compromise but Neurologically Intact Cases CLINICAL ARTICLE Korean J Neurotrauma 2013;9:101-105 pissn 2234-8999 / eissn 2288-2243 http://dx.doi.org/10.13004/kjnt.2013.9.2.101 Short Segment Screw Fixation without Fusion for Low Lumbar Burst Fracture:

More information

Kinematic Cervical Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Low-Impact Trauma Assessment

Kinematic Cervical Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Low-Impact Trauma Assessment Kinematic Cervical Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Low-Impact Trauma Assessment 1 Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MRI June 2009; Volume 30; Number 3; pp. 168-173 Vincenzo Giuliano, MD, Antonio Pinto,

More information

5/19/2017. Interspinous Process Fixation with the Minuteman G3. What is the Minuteman G3. How Does it Work?

5/19/2017. Interspinous Process Fixation with the Minuteman G3. What is the Minuteman G3. How Does it Work? Interspinous Process Fixation with the Minuteman G3 LLOYDINE J. JACOBS, MD CASTELLVI SPINE MEETING MAY 13, 2017 What is the Minuteman G3 The world s first spinous process plating system that is: Minimally

More information

eck and Low ack pain: ddressing he Surgical valuation

eck and Low ack pain: ddressing he Surgical valuation eck and Low ack pain: ddressing he Surgical valuation KI FOX, DO T WORTH BRAIN & SPINE Goals Review anatomy Identify sources of pain Imaging: the good, the bad, and the ugly PE: findings to determine source

More information

Imaging of Trauma to the Spine. Orthopedic Diplomate Program University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic

Imaging of Trauma to the Spine. Orthopedic Diplomate Program University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Imaging of Trauma to the Spine Orthopedic Diplomate Program University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic Jefferson Fracture Yee, LL: The Jefferson Fracture, Radiology Cases in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

More information

Acute spinal cord injury

Acute spinal cord injury Acute spinal cord injury Thakul Oearsakul Songklanagarind hospital Hat Yai Songkhla Introduction New SCI 10000-12000 cases Approximately 4.0-5.3 per 100000 population Common causes of traumatic SCI :Motor

More information

Common Thoraco- Lumbar Problems in the Mature Athlete

Common Thoraco- Lumbar Problems in the Mature Athlete Common Thoraco- Lumbar Problems in the Mature Athlete Diana Heiman, MD Associate Professor, Family Medicine Residency Director East Tennessee State University Objectives Review the pathophysiology of the

More information

Gillian Wooldridge, DO Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship May 3, 2018

Gillian Wooldridge, DO Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship May 3, 2018 Gillian Wooldridge, DO Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship May 3, 2018 Disclosures Neither I nor any family members have financial disclosures Special thanks

More information

Module 1: Basic Comprehensive Course

Module 1: Basic Comprehensive Course The Hellenic Spine Society organize 5 modules according to the following program, which is based on the Eurospine program Module 1: Basic Comprehensive Course SESSION1: SPINE THE BIGGER PICTURE Evidence

More information

Deceleration during 'real life' motor vehicle collisions: A sensitive predictor for the risk of sustaining a cervical spine injury?

Deceleration during 'real life' motor vehicle collisions: A sensitive predictor for the risk of sustaining a cervical spine injury? Deceleration during 'real life' motor vehicle collisions: A sensitive predictor for the risk of sustaining a cervical spine injury? 1 Patient Safety in Surgery March 8, 2009 Martin Elbel, Michael Kramer,

More information

How to interpret computed tomography of the lumbar spine

How to interpret computed tomography of the lumbar spine REVIEW Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2014; 96: 502 507 doi 10.1308/003588414X13946184902361 How to interpret computed tomography of the lumbar spine Z Ahmad 1, R Mobasheri 2,TDas 3, S Vaidya 4, S Mallik 5, M El-Hussainy

More information

Jefferson Digital Commons. Thomas Jefferson University. Alexander R. Vaccaro Thomas Jefferson University

Jefferson Digital Commons. Thomas Jefferson University. Alexander R. Vaccaro Thomas Jefferson University Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Digital Commons Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 11-8-2006 The Sub-axial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System

More information

Departement of Neurosurgery A.O.R.N A. Cardarelli- Naples.

Departement of Neurosurgery A.O.R.N A. Cardarelli- Naples. Percutaneous posterior pedicle screw fixation in the treatment of thoracic, lumbar and thoraco-lumbar junction (T12-L1) traumatic and pathological spine fractures. Report of 45 cases. G. Vitale, A. Punzo,

More information

Study on Structural Behaviour of Human Vertebral Column Using Staad.Pro

Study on Structural Behaviour of Human Vertebral Column Using Staad.Pro Study on Structural Behaviour of Human Vertebral Column Using Staad.Pro Healtheephan alexis. S Post graduate student, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore-641 013 healtheephan@yahoo.com doi:10.6088/ijcser.00202010001

More information

Asymmetric T5 Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) for complex posttraumatic deformity

Asymmetric T5 Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) for complex posttraumatic deformity Eur Spine J (2013) 22:2130 2135 DOI 10.1007/s00586-013-2942-y OPEN OPERATING THEATRE (OOT) Asymmetric T5 Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) for complex posttraumatic deformity Ibrahim Obeid Fethi Laouissat

More information

Spinal canal stenosis Degenerative diseases F 06

Spinal canal stenosis Degenerative diseases F 06 What is spinal canal stenosis? The condition known as spinal canal stenosis is a narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal that in most cases develops due to the degenerative (wear-induced) deformation

More information

Delayed surgery in neurologically intact patients affected by thoraco-lumbar junction burst fractures: to reduce pain and improve quality of life

Delayed surgery in neurologically intact patients affected by thoraco-lumbar junction burst fractures: to reduce pain and improve quality of life Original Study Delayed surgery in neurologically intact patients affected by thoraco-lumbar junction burst fractures: to reduce pain and improve quality of life Lorenzo Nigro 1, Roberto Tarantino 1, Pasquale

More information

Key Primary CPT Codes: Refer to pages: 7-9 Last Review Date: October 2016 Medical Coverage Guideline Number:

Key Primary CPT Codes: Refer to pages: 7-9 Last Review Date: October 2016 Medical Coverage Guideline Number: National Imaging Associates, Inc. Clinical guidelines CERVICAL SPINE SURGERY: ANTERI CERVICAL DECOMPRESSION WITH FUSION CERVICAL POSTERI DECOMPRESSION WITH FUSION CERVICAL ARTIFICIAL DISC CERVICAL POSTERI

More information

Radiology of Cervical Spine Trauma. Cervical Spine Trauma. Imaging Standards. Canadian C. Spine Rule 11/28/2016

Radiology of Cervical Spine Trauma. Cervical Spine Trauma. Imaging Standards. Canadian C. Spine Rule 11/28/2016 Radiology of Cervical Spine Trauma Dr. Steven J. Gould, D.C. Board Certified Chiropractic Radiologist Cleveland Chiropractic College, KC. MO. Radiology Residency at CCC, KC Cervical Spine Trauma Vertebral

More information

Physical and Radiographic Examination of the Spine

Physical and Radiographic Examination of the Spine Physical and Radiographic Examination of the Spine Christopher M. Bono, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

More information

The Neurologic Outcome Of Posterior Fixation Of Thoraco- Lumbar Spine Fractures In A Rural Tertiary Care Centre Without Help Of Image Intensifier

The Neurologic Outcome Of Posterior Fixation Of Thoraco- Lumbar Spine Fractures In A Rural Tertiary Care Centre Without Help Of Image Intensifier IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) e-issn: 2279-0853, p-issn: 2279-0861. Volume 4, Issue 6 (Jan.- Feb. 2013), PP 36-40 The Neurologic Outcome Of Posterior Fixation Of Thoraco- Lumbar

More information

The Challenges of Managing Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries

The Challenges of Managing Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries The Challenges of Managing Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries An Evolving Consensus and Opportunities for Change Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FACS,* Jefferson R. Wilson, MD,* Marcel F. Dvorak, MD,

More information

RETROLISTHESIS. Retrolisthesis. is found mainly in the cervical spine and lumbar region but can also be often seen in the thoracic spine

RETROLISTHESIS. Retrolisthesis. is found mainly in the cervical spine and lumbar region but can also be often seen in the thoracic spine RETROLISTHESIS A retrolisthesis is a posterior displacement of one vertebral body with respect to adjacent vertebrae Typically a vertebra is to be in retrolisthesis position when it translates backward

More information

CERVICAL SPINE TIPS A

CERVICAL SPINE TIPS A CERVICAL SPINE TIPS A Musculoskeletal Approach to managing Neck Pain An ALGORITHM, as a management guide Rick Bernau & Ian Wallbridge June 2010 THE PROCESS An interactive approach to the management of

More information

Cervical Spine Trauma 2016 Nordic Trauma Society

Cervical Spine Trauma 2016 Nordic Trauma Society Cervical Spine Trauma 2016 Nordic Trauma Society Stuart E. Mirvis. M.D., FACR Department of Radiology and Maryland Shock-Trauma Center University of Maryland School of Medicine Topics to Review Definition

More information

Postero-lateral approach with open view vertebroplasty - eggshell technique

Postero-lateral approach with open view vertebroplasty - eggshell technique Romanian Neurosurgery (2013) XX 4: 357-368 357 Postero-lateral approach with open view vertebroplasty - eggshell technique E.Fl. Exergian 1, I.Fl. Luca-Husti 2, D. Şerban 1 1 Spine Surgery Department,

More information

Anterior Corpectomy with Expandable Titanium Cages for Thoraco Lumbar Fractures Audrey Paulzak, MD Pat O'Brien, BS W. George Rusyniak, MD Anthony

Anterior Corpectomy with Expandable Titanium Cages for Thoraco Lumbar Fractures Audrey Paulzak, MD Pat O'Brien, BS W. George Rusyniak, MD Anthony Anterior Corpectomy with Expandable Titanium Cages for Thoraco Lumbar Fractures Audrey Paulzak, MD Pat O'Brien, BS W. George Rusyniak, MD Anthony Martino, MD University of South Alabama, Department of

More information

Properties of Purdue. Anatomy. Positioning AXIAL SKELETAL RADIOLOGY FOR PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS 11/30/2018

Properties of Purdue. Anatomy. Positioning AXIAL SKELETAL RADIOLOGY FOR PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS 11/30/2018 AXIAL SKELETAL RADIOLOGY FOR PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS Anatomy Complex Text book is needed Species Contrast Positioning Painful/ non cooperative Sedation General anesthesia Species Contrast 1 Slightly oblique

More information

Spontaneous Resolution of Spinal Canal Deformity After Burst Dispersion Fracture

Spontaneous Resolution of Spinal Canal Deformity After Burst Dispersion Fracture 779 Spontaneous Resolution of Spinal Canal Deformity After Burst Dispersion Fracture T. M. H. Chakera 1 George Bedbrook C. M. Bradley3 We reviewed the records of 8 patients with 30 burst-dispersion spinal

More information

Case series of posterior instrumentation for repair of burst lumbar vertebral body fractures with entrapped neural elements

Case series of posterior instrumentation for repair of burst lumbar vertebral body fractures with entrapped neural elements Original Study Case series of posterior instrumentation for repair of burst lumbar vertebral body fractures with entrapped neural elements Haider Kareem, Muhammad Hasan Raza, Vassilios Kontojannis, Amr

More information

Introduction. Objectives C-Spine: Where Are We Now? NAEMSP Medical Director Course 1/9/2013

Introduction. Objectives C-Spine: Where Are We Now? NAEMSP Medical Director Course 1/9/2013 NAEMSP Medical Director Course 1/9/2013 Objectives C-Spine: Where Are We Now? Robert M. Domeier, MD EMS Medical Director Washtenaw/Livingston Medical Control Authority Department of Emergency Medicine

More information

Heidi Lako-Adamson, MD, NRP, FAEMS FM Ambulance and Sanford EMS Education Medical Director

Heidi Lako-Adamson, MD, NRP, FAEMS FM Ambulance and Sanford EMS Education Medical Director Heidi Lako-Adamson, MD, NRP, FAEMS FM Ambulance and Sanford EMS Education Medical Director Spinal cord injury statistics. Definition of spinal motion restriction. Difference between spinal motion restriction

More information

Cervical Spine in Baseball

Cervical Spine in Baseball Cervical Spine in Baseball Robert G Watkins, IV, MD Co-Director, Marina Spine Center Marina del Rey, CA Vice Chief of Staff Cedars-Marina del Rey Hospital Disclosures n Pioneer / RTI Consulting, Royalties

More information

Spine. Neuroradiology. Spine. Spine Pathology. Distribution of fractures. Radiological algorithm. Role of radiology 18/11/2015

Spine. Neuroradiology. Spine. Spine Pathology. Distribution of fractures. Radiological algorithm. Role of radiology 18/11/2015 Spine Neuroradiology Spine Prof.Dr.Nail Bulakbaşı X Ray: AP/L/Oblique Vertebra & disc spaces CT & CTA Vertebra, discs, vessels MRI & MRA Vertebra, disc, vessels, meninges Spinal cord & nerves Myelography

More information

Chiropractic Health Plan - Diagnosis of Low Back Pain

Chiropractic Health Plan - Diagnosis of Low Back Pain Chiropractic Health Plan - Diagnosis of Low Back Pain 1 Adult Patient with ot for major Trauma Low back pain 2 Intake Evaluation (Inset 1) Recommendation 1 3 Potentially Serious Condition Strongly Suspected

More information

How to Determine the Severity of a Spinal Sprain Outline

How to Determine the Severity of a Spinal Sprain Outline Spinal Trauma How to Determine the Severity of a Spinal Sprain Outline Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey A. Cronk, DC, CICE Director of Education, Spinal Kinetics. CICE, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.

More information

Distraction injury to thoracic spine treated with thoracoscopic dual-rod fixation

Distraction injury to thoracic spine treated with thoracoscopic dual-rod fixation The Spine Journal 6 (2006) 330 334 Distraction injury to thoracic spine treated with thoracoscopic dual-rod fixation Gregory P. Lekovic, MD, PhD, JD, Eric M. Horn, MD, PhD, Curtis A. Dickman, MD* Division

More information

The Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity

The Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity J Neurosurg Spine 20:562 567, 2014 AANS, 2014 Clinical results of patients with thoracolumbar spine trauma treated according to the Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity Score Clinical article

More information

ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement. IDE Clinical Study.

ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement. IDE Clinical Study. ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement. IDE Clinical Study. A multi-center, prospective, randomized clinical trial. Instruments and implants approved by the AO Foundation Table of Contents Indications, Contraindications

More information

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. EPC Ch 24 Quiz w-key Name MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following best explains the presentation and prognosis of

More information

1 Normal Anatomy and Variants

1 Normal Anatomy and Variants 1 Normal Anatomy and Variants 1.1 Normal Anatomy MR Technique. e standard MR protocol for a routine evaluation of the spine always comprises imaging in sagittal and axial planes, while coronal images are

More information

Wounds and Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord

Wounds and Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord Wounds and Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord Chapter 20 Wounds and Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord Introduction Combat injuries of the spinal column, with or without associated spinal cord

More information

Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries

Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries 31 Thoracolumbar Spinal Injuries Michael Heinzelmann, Guido A. Wanner Fractures Section 883 Core Messages Spinal fractures are frequently located at the thoracolumbar junction for biomechanical reasons

More information

8/4/2012. Causes and Cures. Nucleus pulposus. Annulus fibrosis. Vertebral end plate % water. Deforms under pressure

8/4/2012. Causes and Cures. Nucleus pulposus. Annulus fibrosis. Vertebral end plate % water. Deforms under pressure Causes and Cures Intervertebral discs Facet (zygopophyseal) joints Inter body joints Spinal nerve roots Nerve compression Pathological conditions Video Causes of back pain Nucleus pulposus Annulus fibrosis

More information

Functional Anatomy and Exam of the Lumbar Spine. Thomas Hunkele MPT, ATC, NASM-PES,CES Coordinator of Rehabilitation

Functional Anatomy and Exam of the Lumbar Spine. Thomas Hunkele MPT, ATC, NASM-PES,CES Coordinator of Rehabilitation Functional Anatomy and Exam of the Lumbar Spine Thomas Hunkele MPT, ATC, NASM-PES,CES Coordinator of Rehabilitation Disclosure Anatomical Review Quick Review of Bony and Ligamentous structures Discal anatomy

More information

Pediatric Thoracic Spine Injuries: A Single-Institution Experience

Pediatric Thoracic Spine Injuries: A Single-Institution Experience Pediatric Imaging Review Junewick et al. Pediatric Thoracic Spine Injuries Pediatric Imaging Review Joseph J. Junewick 1,2,3 Heather L. orders 1,2,3 lan T. Davis 4,5 Junewick JJ, orders HL, Davis T Keywords:

More information

A rare case of spinal injury: bilateral facet dislocation without fracture at the lumbosacral joint

A rare case of spinal injury: bilateral facet dislocation without fracture at the lumbosacral joint J Orthop Sci (2012) 17:189 193 DOI 10.1007/s00776-011-0082-y CASE REPORT A rare case of spinal injury: bilateral facet dislocation without fracture at the lumbosacral joint Kei Shinohara Shigeru Soshi

More information

ABSTRACT. WScJ 2: 90-97, 2010

ABSTRACT. WScJ 2: 90-97, 2010 WScJ 2: 90-97, 2010 Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Accurately Assess Injury to the Posterior Ligamentous Complex of the Spine: A Prospective Comparison of the Surgeon and Radiologist Jeffrey A. Rihn,

More information