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10 Cards in this Set
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What is the Gallie technique?
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Spinous process wiring with midline graft
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How much relative resistance does the Gallie provide versus flexion, extension, and rotation?
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Good versus flexion
Not good versus extension and rotation |
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Gallie should not be used in what situation?
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Posteriorly displaced odontoid fracture
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What is the Brooks technique?
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Posterior wiring with bilateral grafts
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How much relative resistance does the Brooks provide versus flexion, extension, and rotation?
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Good versus flexion
Better versus extension and rotation |
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With either the Gallie or Brooks, what must be applied postoperatively?
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Halo vest
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How effectively are C1-2 transarticular screws against flexion, extension, and rotation?
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Best versus flex, extension, and rotation
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How can vertebral artery be injured with a transarticular screw?
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Screw too caudally directed
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How can the occiput-C1 joint be injured?
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Screw too cephalad
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How can the hypoglossal nerve (CNXIII)
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Screw too long: too anterior to lateral mass
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