Abnormal Curves (old/new) Flashcards
Names given to conditions associated with abnormal curves of the vertebral column
Lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis
Define lordosis
a forward bending condition
Define Kyphosis
a humpback or hunchback condition
Define Scoliosis
a warped or crooked condition
Curve classifications for MILITARY NECK
Kyphosis
or
HYPOlordotic Curve
Curve classifications for HUMPBACK or HUNCHBACK
Kyphosis
or
HYPERkyphotic Curve
Curve classifications for SWAYBACK
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 Scoliosis Research Society?
magnitude, location, direction, etiology, structural scoliosis and non-structural scoliosis
What does MAGNITUDE of scoliosis refer to?
length and angle of the curve deviations on x-ray
Name the method often used to measure the MAGNITUDE of scoliosis
the Cobb Method
What does the location of scoliosis infer?
The location of the vertebral segment forming the apex of the curve deviation
what does direction of scoliosis refer to?
side the convexity of the curve will bend toward
what does etiology of scoliosis mean
cause of the 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 trunk rotation
some of the classifications of scoliosis based on etiology
congenital, neuromuscular, neurofibromatosis, nerve root irritation, idiopathic
classification of scoliosis that is unique to the individual patient
idiopathic scoliosis
incidence of idiopathic scoliosis in populations
1% to 4% of the population
based on age of onset, what are the types of idiopathic scoliosis
infantile, juvenile, and adolescent
age range for infantile idiopathic scoliosis
birth to 3 yo
age range for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis
3 yo - 10 yo
age range for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
over 10 yo
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 yo, 12%-21% incidence
identify the curve direction, location, gender bias and incidence of ADOLESCENT idiopathic scoliosis
right thoracic or right thoracic and left lumbar, female, 80% incidence
genetic factor associated with ADOLESCENT idiopathic scoliosis
autosomal dominant factor that runs in families
relationship between curve deviation, incidence, and curve worsening
the greater the deviation, the lower the incidence, and the more likely to worsen
what is the radiological test for skeletal maturity
Risser sign, and indication of bone maturity in the iliac apophysis
what is nonstructural scoliosis
MILD form, UNlikely to worsen, NOT associated to with structural deformities of the vertebra or intervertebral disc and LACKS a fixed angel of trunk rotation
what does idiopathic scoliosis infer
scoliosis is unique to the individual, it has no known cause, unknown etiology
