Question

Follow-up for the complications of osteoporosis as they affect the spine. Mrs. Smith had a 6-month history of progressive disabling back pain visibly associated with progressive kyphotic deformity of the thoracolumbar spine, with an attendant cervical lordosis. X-rays of the thoracic spine reveal a compression fracture of T11 and 1. I advised the patient that such fractures even without trauma may be complications of underlying osteoporosis as severe as hers. 1. Which term best describes Mrs. Smith's condition? A. Osteoarthritis B. Gouty arthritis C. Osteomalacia D. Osteopenia 2. What type of spinal deformity is present? A. Posterior curvature of the chest and anterior curvature of the neck B. Lateral curvature of the chest C. Cervical fracture D. Anterior curvature of the thorax

Answer 1

1.C.osteomalacia.In this condition bone become soft and it is mainly effect in lower spine.she has fracture on T11 and L1.so answer is C.

2.A.posterior curvature of the chest and anterior curvature of neck as patient has thoracolumbar spuned deformity and cervical lordosis.