1. Which of the following words is least likely to be used in conjunction with spinal fusion?
A. Discectomy
B. Intramedullary rod
C. Pedicle screw
D. Corpectomy
Answer:
B. Intramedullary rod is used to fix femur and tibia fractures.
2. Which of the following could be included with an interbody fusion?
A. A device is placed into the vertebral body.
B. Bone graft material is placed into the disc space.
C. Hardware is placed into two or more vertebrae.
D. A cage or external fixator is placed around the affected vertebra after the disc is removed.
Answer:
B and C are both correct.
3. True or False: Cervical and lumbar spinal fusion may be anterior or posterior procedures.
Answer:
True
4. Pseudoarthrosis refers to:
A. A condition that appears to be degenerative arthritis but is not.
B. A surgical procedure to fuse a joint, including a spinal joint.
C. A cystic lesion in the spinal facet joint.
D. Failure of a spinal fusion to heal.
Answer:
D. Failure of a spinal fusion to heal.
5. Decompression of the spine could refer to:
A. Making more room for the spinal cord and nerve roots.
B. Repairing a compression fracture with kyphoplasty.
C. A laminectomy.
D. Performing an epidural and removal of cerebrospinal fluid.
Answer:
A and C are correct.