Abnormal Curvatures Flashcards
What does magnitude of scoliosis refer to?
Length and angle of the curve deviation on x-ray
What is often used to measure the magnitude of scoliosis?
Cobb Method
What does location of scoliosis infer?
Location on the vertebral segment forming the apex of the curve deviation
What does direction of scoliosis refer to?
The side the convexity of the curve will bend toward
What does etiology of scoliosis mean?
Cause of Scoliosis
What is structural scoliosis?
A more radical form of scoliosis
It may worsen
Associated with structural deformities of the vertebra or intervertebral disc
Frequently has a fixed angle of truck rotation.
What is non structural scoliosis?
A mild form of scoliosis
Unlikely to worsen
Not associated with structural deformities of the vertebra or intervertebral disc
Lacks a fixed angle of trunk rotation
What are some of the classifications of scoliosis based on etiology?
Congenital Neuromuscular Neurofibromatosis Nerve Root Irritation Idiopathic
What is the classification of scoliosis that is unique to the individual patient?
Idiopathic Scoliosis
What does idiopathic scoliosis infer?
It’s unique to the individual
It has no known cause
Unknown etiology
What is the incidence of idiopathic scoliosis in the population?
1% to 4% of the population
What is the age range for infantile idiopathic scoliosis?
Birth to 3 years old
What is the age range for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis?
3 to 10 years old
What is the age range for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?
Over 10 years old
Identify the curve direction, location, gender bias, and incidence of infantile idiopathic scoliosis?
Left
Thoracic
Male
Less than 1% incidence
