Abnormal Curves (old/new)

Question 1

Names given to conditions associated with abnormal curves of the vertebral column

Answer 1

Lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis

Question 2

Define lordosis

Answer 2

a forward bending condition

Question 3

Define Kyphosis

Answer 3

a humpback or hunchback condition

Question 4

Define Scoliosis

Answer 4

a warped or crooked condition

Question 5

Curve classifications for MILITARY NECK

Answer 5

Kyphosis
or
HYPOlordotic Curve

Question 6

Curve classifications for HUMPBACK or HUNCHBACK

Answer 6

Kyphosis
or
HYPERkyphotic Curve

Question 7

Curve classifications for SWAYBACK

Answer 7

Lordosis
or
HYPERlordotic Curve

Question 8

What is the more complete, accepted definition of scoliosis?

Answer 8

an abnormal lateral curve coupled with axial rotation

Question 9

What are the classifications of SCOLIOSIS according to Scoliosis Research Society?

Answer 9

magnitude, location, direction, etiology, structural scoliosis and non-structural scoliosis

Question 10

What does MAGNITUDE of scoliosis refer to?

Answer 10

length and angle of the curve deviations on x-ray

Question 11

Name the method often used to measure the MAGNITUDE of scoliosis

Answer 11

the Cobb Method

Question 12

What does the location of scoliosis infer?

Answer 12

The location of the vertebral segment forming the apex of the curve deviation

Question 13

what does direction of scoliosis refer to?

Answer 13

side the convexity of the curve will bend toward

Question 14

what does etiology of scoliosis mean

Answer 14

cause of the scoliosis

Question 15

what is structural scoliosis

Answer 15

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

Question 16

some of the classifications of scoliosis based on etiology

Answer 16

congenital, neuromuscular, neurofibromatosis, nerve root irritation, idiopathic

Question 17

classification of scoliosis that is unique to the individual patient

Answer 17

idiopathic scoliosis

Question 18

incidence of idiopathic scoliosis in populations

Answer 18

1% to 4% of the population

Question 19

based on age of onset, what are the types of idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 19

infantile, juvenile, and adolescent

Question 20

age range for infantile idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 20

birth to 3 yo

Question 21

age range for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 21

3 yo - 10 yo

Question 22

age range for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 22

over 10 yo

Question 23

identify the curve direction, location, gender bias and incidence of INFANTILE idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 23

left thoracic, male, less than 1% incidence

Question 24

identify the curve direction, location, gender bias and incidence of JUVENILE idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 24

right thoracic, females over 6 yo, 12%-21% incidence

Question 25

identify the curve direction, location, gender bias and incidence of ADOLESCENT idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 25

right thoracic or right thoracic and left lumbar, female, 80% incidence

Question 26

genetic factor associated with ADOLESCENT idiopathic scoliosis

Answer 26

autosomal dominant factor that runs in families

Question 27

relationship between curve deviation, incidence, and curve worsening

Answer 27

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

Question 28

what is the radiological test for skeletal maturity

Answer 28

Risser sign, and indication of bone maturity in the iliac apophysis

Question 29

what is nonstructural scoliosis

Answer 29

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

Question 30

what does idiopathic scoliosis infer

Answer 30

scoliosis is unique to the individual, it has no known cause, unknown etiology