Scheuermann’s disease is:
a a congenital structural deformity
b an aseptic necrosis of the (thoracic) vertebral bodies caused by ischemia of the growth zone during the growth spurt
c associated with progressive ossification of the joints of the spine
d a defect in the vertebral isthmus or pars interarticularis
e encroachment of the spinal canal, usually by hypertrophic bone.
A spinal cord injury:
a is always associated with a vertebral fracture
b can be excluded if no signs of neurologic injury have been detected at the primary examination
c occurs less frequently where helmets have been obligatory in ice hockey
d is commonly not detected in the multitrauma patient, and is often caused by inproper stabilization of
the neck in the injured athlete during transportation to hospital
e is usually complete in younger patients.