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What is the significance of fractures of the transverse L1 and L2 spinal processes?
I just had a volume rendered 3-D CT for my lower back and found to my surprise that my left L1 transverse process was in floating large and small chunks slowly descending through my abdomen, the left L-2 looks like a amateur welder welded it back-on (plain fracture). I can't recall any pain...but I did have 'idiomatic' pleurisy some years ago...perhaps that was it's 'referred pain'.
What else can I help you with?
What attaches to transverse processes?
Muscles and ligaments attach to the transverse processes of the vertebrae. Specifically, these processes serve as attachment points for muscles that facilitate movement and stability of the spine, such as the rotatores, multifidus, and intertransversarii muscles. Additionally, ligaments like the intertransverse ligaments connect adjacent transverse processes, providing structural support to the spinal column.
What is the pathophysiology of transverse myelitis?
Transverse Myelitis is the inflammation of the spinal cord.
Ina cervical vertebrae what is transverse foramina?
Transverse foramina are small openings within the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae. These foramina allow the passage of the vertebral artery and vertebral veins, which supply blood to the spinal cord and brain.
What passes through The transverse foramina and cervical vertebrae?
The vertebral artery passes through the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae. These arteries supply blood to the brain and spinal cord.
Do the kidney lie lateral frontal distalor or transverse to the spinal cord?
Lateral
What is the name of breaks in a bone?
greenstick, fissured, comminuted, transverse, oblique, spinal
What is involved in spinal fusion?
Spinal fusion involves the surgical treatment of abnormalities in the vertebrae, such as curvatures, scoliosis or kyphosis, or injuries (fractures).
What is the vertebral processes?
Vertebral processes are bony projections that extend from the vertebrae in the spine. They serve as attachment points for muscles and ligaments, and they play a role in the stability and movement of the vertebral column. There are several types of processes, including spinous processes, transverse processes, and articular processes, each with specific functions related to spinal biomechanics. These structures are essential for maintaining posture and facilitating movement in the back.
What is the prognosis for transverse myelitis?
The area on the spinal cord affected by transverse myelitis will determine the individual's level of functioning. The higher-up the lesion, the greater the disability.
What injuries can be caused by compression forces?
Compression forces can cause injuries such as spinal fractures, vertebral fractures, rib fractures, pelvic fractures, and internal organ damage. The severity of the injuries will vary depending on the amount of force applied and the area of the body affected.
How are fractures and dislocations treated in wilderness medicine?
If spinal cord injuries are suspected, patients must be immobilized
For what medical conditions might spinal surgery be required?
Spinal surgery is potentially warranted for a wide variety of medical conditions. Some examples include spinal stenosis, compression fractures, and cauda equina syndrome.
