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How is traumatic spondylolisthesis classified?
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I: minimally displaced
II: anterior translation>3 mm, angulated IIa:increased angulation with minimal translation III: also C2-3 facet dislocation |
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Type 1: What are the two criteria for acceptable reduction? What is the recommended treatment?
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<4 mm displacement
<10 degrees angulation Collar for treatment |
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Type ll/lla: What is the recommended treatment? What is a critical consideration in a type lla patient?
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Treat with halo
lla: Do not apply traction! |
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Type lll: What are the three acceptable treatment options?
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Anterior C2-3 fusion
Posterior C1 to C3 fusion Bilateral pars screws |
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In odontoid fractures, what two factors increase the risk of nonunion?
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Displacement >5 mm
Angulation >10 degrees |
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What is a salvage option for odontoid nonunion?
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Posterior fusion, no screws
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How should a cervical facet fracture be treated? Compare non displaced versus floating facet injuries?
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Nondisplaced facet fracture: collar
Floating facet: open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) with lateral mass plate |
