Abnormal Curvatures Flashcards
Does”osis” infer a normal or abnormal condition?
neither, it is non-judgmental
What is the definition of lordosis?
a forward bending condition
What is the definition of kyphosis?
a humpback or hunchback condition
What is the definition of scoliosis?
a warped or crooked condition
What is the direction of the curve deviation in lordosis?
to the anterior
What is the direction of curve deviation in kyphosis?
to the posterior
What clinical examples of abnormal curvatures along the vertebral column were stressed in class?
military neck, humpback or hunchback, and swayback
What are the curve classifications for military neck?
a kyphosis or hypolordotic curve
What are the curve classifications for humpback or hunchback?
a kyphosis or hyperkyphotic curve
What are the curve classifications for swayback?
a lordosis or hyperlordotic curve
What is the more complete, accepted definition of scoliosis?
an abnormal lateral curve coupled with axial rotation
What are the classifications of scoliosis according to the Scoliosis Reasearch Society?
magnitude, location, direction, etiology, structural scoliosis and non-structural scoliosis
What does magnitude of scoliosis refer to?
the length and angle of the cruve deviation on x-ray
What does location of scoliosis refer to?
the location of the vertebral segment forming the apex of the curve direction
What does direction of scoliosis refer to?
the side the convexity of the curve will bend toward
What is the classification ofscoliosis that is unique to the individual patient?
idopathic scoliosis
What is the incidence of idopathic scoliosis in the population?
1% to 4% of the population
Based on the age of onset, what are the types of idiopathic scoliosis?
infantile, juvenile, and adolescent
What is the age range for infantile idiopathic scoliosis?
from birth to 3 years old
What is the age range for juvenile idopathic scoliosis?
from 3 years old to 10 years old
What is the age range for adolescent idopathic 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
Identify the curve direction, location, gender bias and incidence of juvenile idiopathic scoliosis
right thoracic, females over 6 years old, and 12%-21% incidence
Identify the durve direction, location, gender bias and incidence of adolescent scoliosis.
right thoracic or right thoracic and left lumbar, females, and 80% incidence
What if the genetic factor associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?
an autosomal dominant factor the runs in families
What is the relationship between curve deviation, incidence, and curve worsening?
the greater the deviation, the lower the incidence, and the more likely to worsen
