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Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Orthopedic Essentials ... deformity or neurologic ... 2 Complete cord ... 3 Incomplete cord ... #Orthopedics #diagnosis
PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
Reference Guide - Orthopedic ... about the acute management ... of a series of orthopedic ... This card set covers ... Haas #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Acute Spinal Cord ... Mixed upper and lower ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... symptoms #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
cord - Spinal Cord ... result in permanent neurologic ... Weakness - Lower ... Vertebral burst fracture ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... spasticity • Lower ... compression by fractured ... Upper extremity, lower ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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roots of lumbar spine ... cord infarct ... spondylitis • Tethered cord ... distinguishing feature ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... Upper Limb and Spine ... Used acutely in management ... Plasters #Frames #Orthopedics ... #management #hardware
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... after long bone fractures ... cord function and ... cord injury, characterised ... Hypovolemic Shock #Orthopedics
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... response against the spinal ... Injury to the spinal ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... potential pelvic fracture ... cord injury ... #Pediatrics #Trauma ... Survey #CABCDE #management