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- Cervical Spine Precautions Cervical Collar Basics
Best practices and indications for c-collar placement on individual patients are debated and require best judgment by a trained clinician based on the clinical situation
- The Spine - University of West Alabama
Anatomy of the Spine Bones of the vertebral column Cervical (7), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), sacral (5 fused), coccyx (4+ fused) Intervertebral Disks - shock absorbers Ligamentous Structures (anterior and posterior longitudinal and supraspinous) Muscles of the Spine (superficial and deep) Erector spinae muscle group: superficial portion
- PowerPoint Presentation
Covered in this Power-point resource: Structure of the spine The adult spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae (irregular bones) which are divided into five main regions: Cervical (7)
- Cervical Spine: Disorders and treatment - Orlando Health
Imaging of the affected area maybe warranted (MRI study of choice) If imaging is abnormal and pain persists greater than 6 weeks, then consultation with spine specialist is appropriate Neck Pain with radiculopathy If just PAIN and neurologically intact same algorithm as pure axial back pain
- Cervical Spine; a focus on clinical reasoning - Myelopathy
The main goal of surgery is to decompress the spinal cord and minimise prevent any further deterioration – improvement is a bonus Case study: Tom 64-year old man with 8 months of tingling in both hands, initially diagnosed as bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome Night splints did not help and in the last 4 months he has felt unsteady
- ASSESSMENT OF CERVICAL SPINE - MGM IOP
To understand and learn to assess the Cervical spine subjectively and objectively SKW INTRODUCTION Cervical spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae C1-C2 and C7 are atypical and C3 –C6 are typical cervical vertebrae Divided into two areas – the cervicoencephalic for upper cervical spine and the cervicobrachial for lower cervical spine
- PowerPoint Presentation
The vertebra are supported in position by ligaments and a pair of small apophyseal joints that slide together and protect the spine from excessive flexion and rotation
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