Class 9 Flashcards
What is scoliosis
Scoliosis
Abnormal lateral curvature of spine
What are the common directions of scoliosis
Scoliosis
Left - L Spine
Right - T spine
What is the most common cause of scoliosis?
Classification of scoliosis
Idiopathic (85%)
What is Structural scoliosis
Etiology of scoliosis
Spine fixed in place
What is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? What is a possible cause?
Incidence of Scoliosis
M/c of scoliosis
Could have genetic component
What is an Adam’s Test
Scoliosis
Bending forward to reveal deformity
Which is more likely to progress? Small or large curves
Scoliosis
Large curves
Which curves are more likely to progress Thoracic, Lumbar, or thoracolumbar?
Scoliosis
Thoracic
What is functional scoliosis?
Scoliosis
Not permanent
Could be compensating for muscle imbalance, disc herniation, etc…
How does Whiplash occur
Whiplash
Acceleration/deceleration causing quick flexion/extension
Which tissues are affected during whiplash
Tissues Involved
Almost all tissues/bones/muscles in area can be affected
Grade 0 Whiplash
Whiplash Classification
No pain, stiffness, physical signs
Grade 1 whiplash
Classification of whiplash
complaints of pain, stiffness
No physical signs
Grade 2 whiplash
Whiplas classification
Neck compains and decreased ROM
Grade 3 whiplash
Classification of whiplash
Neck complains & neurological signs found (weakness, DTR)
Grade 4 whiplash
Classification of whiplash
Neck complaints and fracture/dislocation
What is Torticollis
Torticollis
Abnormal head and neck positioning
How does torticollis typically present?
Torticollis
Lateral flexion, rotation, raised shoulder, flex/extended neck
What is Acute Acquired Torticollis?
Acute Acquired Torticollis
Painful unilateral spasm/shortening of neck muscles
What is spasmodic torticollis
Spasmotic Torticollis
Involuntary cervical muscle spasms and abnormal head position
What is Congenital Torticollis
Congenital Torticollis
Contracture of one SCM resuting in abnormal head positon
Present form infancy
What is cervical rib?
Piece of bone that articulates with TvP’s of 1+ cervical vertebrae
rib in c-spine
Where is cervical rib most common
C5, C6, C7
What is TMJ dysfunction
TMJ disfunction
DIsorder of muscles of mastication/associated structures
