Final Exam Abnormal Curvatures Flashcards
What are the curve classifications for humpback or hunchback
Kyphosis for hyper kyphotic curve
What are the curve classifications for swayback
Lordosis or hyper lordotic 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 the scoliosis research Society
Magnitude location direction etiology structural scoliosis and nonstructural scoliosis
What does magnitude of scoliosis refer to
The length and angle of the curve deviation on x-ray
What is often used to measure the magnitude of scoliosis
The Cobb method
What does location of scoliosis infer
The location of the vertebral segments forming the apex of the curve deviation
What does direction of scoliosis refer to
The side at the convexity of the curve will bend toward
What does etiology of scoliosis mean
The cause of scoliosis
What is structural scoliosis
A more radical form of scoliosis it may worsen associated with structural deformities of the vertebra or intravertebral disc frequently has a fixed angle of trunk rotation
What are some of the classifications of scoliosis based on etiology
Congenital neuromuscular neurofibromatosis nerve root irritation idiopathic
What is the classification of scoliosis that is unique to the individual patient
Idiopathic scoliosis
What is the incidence of idiopathic scoliosis in the population
1 to 4% of the population
Based on age of onset what are the types of idiopathic scoliosis
Infantile juvenile adolescent
What is the age range for infantile idiopathic scoliosis
From birth to three years old
What is the age range for juvenile idiopathic scoliosis
From three years old to 10 years old
What is the age range for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Over 10 years old
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 six years old and 12 through 21% incidence
Identify the curve directions and location gender bias and incidence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Right thoracic or right thoracic and left lumbar females and 80% incidence
What is the genetic factor associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
An AutoSomal dominant factor that runs in families
What is the relationship between curve deviation incidence and curve worsening
The greater the deviation the lower the incidence and the more likely to worsen
What are the curve classifications for military neck
Kyphosis or hypolordotic curve
What is the radiological test for skeletal maturity
The Risser sign an indication of bone maturity in the iliac apophysis
