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| What is stenosis of the spinal Cord? |
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Definition
| Narrowing or chocking of spinal nerve due to osteophytes and disk degeneration |
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Term
| True or False: Patients have limited neck movement after an ACDF? |
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Definition
| True, they are fused with screws and plates. |
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Term
| What major muscle is retracted during a ACDF? |
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Definition
| Sternocliedomastoid muscle |
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Term
| What kind of graft is placed into the spine? |
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Definition
| Bone graft from the hip or shavings from the vertebra. |
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Term
| What two instruments are used to place bone graft? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does the patient wear after this procedure |
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Definition
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| What are possible complications to this procedure? |
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Definition
| Nerve root damage, and SSI |
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Term
| What position is the patient in during a ACDF? |
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Definition
| Supine with shoulder Roll |
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Term
| What equipment can be used for pre-op Diagnosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What kind of Unique retractor is used for this procedure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What device is used to spread the disk space in the spine? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should the Surgical Tech wear for protection during this procedure? |
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Definition
| Lead thyroid shield and Body Lead. |
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Term
| What nerve plexus is affected by cervical stenosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What two types of bone graft material can be used in this procedure? |
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Definition
| Cancellous and cortical bone |
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Term
| What device is used for hemostasis during this procedure? |
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Definition
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