Common Spinal Deformities

Question 1

In Pathological Lordosis what structural adaptations occur?

Answer 1

• Anterior Pelvic Tilt
• Knee Hyperextension
• Ankles (slight plantar flexion)
• Compensatory Forward Head

Question 2

Muscles Weakened/Elongated in Pathologic Lordosis?

Answer 2

• Anterior Abdominals
• Hamstrings

Question 3

Muscles Short and Strong in Pathologic Lordosis?

Answer 3

• Lumbar Erector Spinae
• Hip Flexors
• Lev Scap
• SCM and Scalenes
• Upper Traps
• Pec Major and Minor

(Think muscles facilitated in upper and lower crossed syndrome)

Question 4

Structural Changes with Sway-Back Posture?

Answer 4

• Increased Thoracic Kyphosis
• Flattened Lumbar Spine
• Posterior Pelvic Tilt

Question 5

Structural Adaptations Kypholordotic Posture?

Answer 5

• Increased Lumbar Lordosis
• Increased Thoracic Kyphosis
• Anterior Pelvic Tilt

Question 6

Structural Adaptations Flat-Back Posture?

Answer 6

• Loss of Lumbar Lordosis
• Posterior Pelvic Tilt

Question 7

What is Dowager’s Hump?

Answer 7

• Deformity seen in elderly women
• Caused by Osteoporosis
• Thoracic Vertebral Bodies Degenerate and Wedge Anteriorly resulting in kyphosis