Limited Contact Dynamic Compression Plate

Positron Emission Tomography

Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography

Anterior wedge compression fracture of vertebra
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Compression fracture of the anterior part of vertebral body occurring in forward flexion
Usually does not produce neurological deficits
It is a stable fracture as only the anterior column of spine is involved
Caused by : Road traffic accidents, Fall from height
Predisposing factors : Osteoporosis

Variable Spinal Plating

Association for Study of Internal Fixation
Ankylosing Spondylitis International Federation

Ligamenta flava (singular – ligamentum flavum) are ligaments connecting the laminae of adjacent vertebra.

Ligamenta flava

Stable spine is one which after the initial injury does not get displaced further. The spine is stable when atleast 2 columns of the spine are intact. According to the three column concept, the spine is considered to have 3 columns:

* Anterior
* Middle
* Posterior

Bones of the hand
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Swan neck deformity refers to a structural deformity of the hand in which

proximal interphalangeal joints are in hyperextension
distal interphalangeal joints are in hyperflexion

Commonly seen in injuries or inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
Seen in 50% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Treatment is by surgical correction

Fracture of a bone in which the fracture fragments do not separate