Abnormal Curvature Flashcards

1
Q

What names are given to conditions associated with abnormal curves of the vertebral column?

A

Lordosis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis

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2
Q

What is the definition of lordosis?

A

Forward bending condition

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3
Q

What is the definition of kyphosis?

A

Humpback or hunchback condition

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4
Q

What is the definition of scoliosis?

A

Warped or crooked condition

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5
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What is the direction of the curve deviation in lordosis?

A

To the anterior

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6
Q

What is the direction of the curve deviation in kyphosis?

A

To the posterior

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7
Q

What clinical examples of abnormal curvatures along the vertebral column were stressed in class?

A

Military neck
Humpback or hunchback
Swayback

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8
Q

What are the curve classifications for military neck?

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Kyphosis or hypolordotic curve

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9
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What are the curve classifications for humpback or hunchback?

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Kyphosis or hyperkyphotic curve

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10
Q

What are the curve classifications for swayback?

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Lordosis or hyperlordotic curve

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11
Q

What is the more complete, accepted definition of scoliosis?

A

Abnormal lateral curve coupled with axial rotation

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12
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What are the classifications of scoliosis according to the Scoliosis Research Society?

A
Magnitude
Location
Direction
Etiology
Structural scoliosis
Non-structural scoliosis
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13
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What does magnitude of scoliosis refer to?

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Length and angle of the curve deviation on x-ray

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14
Q

What does location of scoliosis infer?

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Location on the vertebral segment forming the apex of the curve deviation

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15
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What does direction of scoliosis refer to?

A

Side of convexity of the curve will bend toward

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16
Q

What does the etiology of scoliosis mean?

A

Cause of scoliosis

17
Q

What is the classification of scoliosis that is unique to the individual patient?

A

Idiopathic scoliosis

18
Q

What is the incidence of idiopathic scoliosis in the population?

A

1% to 4% of the population

19
Q

Based on age of onset, what are the types of idiopathic scoliosis?

A

Infantile
Juvenile
Adolescent

20
Q

What is the age range for infantile idiopathic scoliosis?

A

From birth to 3 years old

21
Q

What is the age range for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis?

A

From 3 years old to 10 years old

22
Q

What is the age range for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?

A

Over 10 years old

23
Q

Identify the curve direction, location, gender bias, and incidence of infantile idiopathic scoliosis.

A

Left thoracic
Male
Less than 1% incidence

24
Q

Identify the curve direction, location, gender bias, and incidence of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis.

A

Right thoracic
Females over 6 years old
12%-21% incidence

25
Q

Identify the curve direction, location, gender bias, and incidence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

A

Right thoracic or right thoracic and left lumbar
Females
80% incidence

26
Q

What is the genetic factor associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?

A

Autosomal dominant factor that runs in families

27
Q

What is the relationship between curve deviation, incidence, and curve worsening?

A

Greater the deviation, the lower the incidence, and more likely to worsen