שאלה משלב א׳ בנוירוכירורגיה · מועד 2021, שאלה 126

Correct: B — assessment of the posterior ligamentous complex is made by MRI, which is the only reliable way to judge whether the complex is intact, indeterminate or disrupted. Option A is wrong because the maximal morphology score goes to a translation or rotation injury (3 points) rather than to a burst fracture (2 points); option C is wrong because an incomplete cord injury or cauda equina syndrome scores higher (3 points) than a complete injury (2 points); option D is wrong because surgery is indicated at a total score above 4, with 4 being equivocal.

מקור: יומנס ch.302 Table302-1