MSK Session 3

This photo shows a patient with abnormal spinal alignment. What is the name of this condition?

• Scoliosis

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

What abnormality can be seen here?

• Spinal cord compression

• Compression fracture

• Disc prolapse

A 78 year old male with a PMH of prostate cancer, angina and osteoporosis presents with new lower back pain. On exam there is localised tenderness over L3. He reports new lower limb weakness. What imaging would you request?

• MRI spine

• Ct spine

• X-ray

You review a 68 year old lady in a community falls clinic, she has a low BMI and has fallen twice in the last 6 months. Which of the following is not a risk factor for fragility fractures?

• Oral corticosteroids

• Smoking

• Parental history of hip fracture

• Coeliac Disease

• Beta blockers

Which is false regarding intervertebral discs?

They are classed as:

• Cartilaginous joints

• Amphiarthrosis

• Diarthrosis