OandP 10

triplanar stability, treat unstable fracture of C1-C2

sagittal-coronal control (some transverse control), treat unstable fracture C3-T2

sagittal-coronal control (some transverse control), treat instability above C4

Unstable thoracic spinal fractures proximal to T5 require a _______ (provides triplanar stability) with a cervical component

unstable fractures of C2-5 post op

C6-C7 post-op

T1-T4 post-op

T5-L2 post-op

L3-L5 post-op

Spondy L/S and T/S

Compression fx

Nondisplaced fx

Unstable fx with 3 column involvement or neurogenic compromise

C1 non-displaced