Abstract
Article: Gray-Scale Sonography of the Spinal Cord in Postlaminectomy Patient
Authors: Pallavi Juneja, BA, Mark B. Frenkel, MD, MA, Sam P. Carmichael II, MD, and Aarti Sarwal, MD, FNCS, FAAN
Category: Neurosonology [NE]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Gray-Scale Sonography of the Spinal Cord in Postlaminectomy Patient,” you will be able to:
Recognize the importance of medical imaging in the treatment options for spinal decompression
Describe the sonographic appearance of abscesses
Discuss challenges and benefits associated with postlaminectomy spinal imaging for magnetic resonance imaging and sonography
What is the 30-day complication rate associated with in-patient laminectomy surgery? 7% 10% 12% 16%
In a complete laminectomy, which 2 structures are removed to allow for sonographic visualization and spinal decompression? Lamina and superior articular process Lamina and articular process Articular and spinal process Lamina and spinal process
What is the term used when a sonographer applies gentle pressure over an abscess cavity and can see the abscess contents swirling? Cobblestoning Ultrasound fluctuance Posterior enhancement Metallic thwarting
The pattern caused by hypoechoic fluid separating subcutaneous tissue and fat is described as? Cobblestoning Fluctuance Posterior enhancement Metallic thwarting
Which of the following procedure involves the insertion of a balloon into the fractured bone to create space needed for cement? Laminectomy Spinal fusion Kyphoplasty Vertebroplasty
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