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What mechanism of injury most commonly results in facet dislocation?
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Flexion-distraction
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How can unilateral and bilateral dislocations be distinguished radiographically?
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Unilateral < 50% translation
Bilateral > 50% translation |
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If a pre-reduction MRI show herniated disk, what is the necessary treatment?
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Much approach anteriorly to decompress and fuse if herniated disk
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What is the recommended treatment for bilateral dislocation with an HNP?
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Approach posteriorly
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What is the treatment of a stable lateral mass fracture? What is the treatment of a unstable lateral mass fracture?
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Stable: collar
Unstable: surgery |
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What is the usual treatment for a subaxial compression spine?
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Collar
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Is halo treatment generally effective for the subaxial spine?
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No, a halo poorly immobilizes subaxial spine
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What is the treatment for a subaxial burst fracture with nerve injury and an intact posterior element?
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ACDF
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What is the treatment for a subaxial burst fracture with nerve injury and unstable posterior elements?
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Anterior and posterior fusions
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