MSK 9

Question 1

how to distinguish C6 from C7

Answer 1

C6 - caudal extension of ventral laminae
C7 - shorter centrum

Question 2

dorsal spinous gets longer from __ to ___

Answer 2

C7 to T5

Question 3

vertebral formular

Answer 3

C7
T18
L6
S5
C15-21

Question 4

used to image axial skeleton b/c trauma/neoplasia/CVM/spondylosis.
Now imagine b/c _____

Answer 4

poor performance
lameness
reduced ROM, head carriage

Question 5

what part of the vertebrae is affected by impingement of the dorsal spinal process

Answer 5

top part of dorsal process

Question 6

management of impingement/back pain

Answer 6

local steroids
systemic NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, bisphosphonate
physiotherapy

Question 7

sx options for impingement of dorsal spinous process

Answer 7

subtotal ostectomy
interspinous ligament desmotomy

Question 8

causes of sacro-iliac joint dx

Answer 8

1. anthrosis
2. desmitis (sacro-iliac ligament)
3. OA
4. acute injury