congenital Flashcards
1
Q
how does scoliosis present clinically?
A
positive adams test
-hump on one side of back when bend over
2
Q
What population is most at risk for scolosis?
A
women 2% of pop compared to .5% men
onset pre-teen and early teen
3
Q
What is the treatment for scolosis?
A
want to diagnose early
- back brace
- surgery with Harrington rods at each vertebral body if > 40 degree cobb angle
- if later in development can’t do surgery(just brace)
