hip and scolio quiz Flashcards
Which of the following is seen in scoliosis?
Lateral curvature in the frontal plane
Vertebral rotation at transverse plane
Kyphosis at sagittal plane
All of these
All of these
The following can be expected upon clinical evaluation of a patient with acute idiopathic scoliosis
Prominent scapula on one side
Short-leg gait on severe LLD
Presence of a hairy patch the lower spine
Reduced chest expansion on severe scoliosis
Prominent scapula on one side
The most common pattern of scoliosis
Dextrothoracic scoliosis
A congenital anomalies of the spine such as wedge vertebra, hemivertebra, or failure of vertebral segmentation will result to
Structural scoliosis
The following is/are seen in a severe structural scoliosis
Vertebral Rotation on the concave side
Rib compression on the convex side
Spinous process is deviated on convex side
Widening of thoracic cage on concave side
Widening of thoracic cage on concave side
Disappearance of any rib asymmetry posteriorly or deformity upon forward bending indicates
Functional Scoliosis
T or F: .A sociometer of less than 5 degrees likely does not require follow-up
True
Which of the following is used to detect vertebral rotation on radiograph?
Nash-Moe grading
Which of the following is associated with higher incidence of curve progression based on Risser staging?
20 degree dextrothoracic scoliois with Risser stage 1
15 degree levolumbar scoliosis with Risser stage 2
27 degree dextrothoracolumbar scoliois with Risser stage 3
20 degree levothoracic scoliois with Risser stage 4
20 degree dextrothoracic scoliois with Risser stage 1
A cobb’s measurement of 35 degrees with apex at T7 is considered as
Moderate Severity
The following is/are true of curve progression prognosticating factors of AIS
Younger age at diagnosis
Progression is more common in girls
Progression is least common after menarche
Double Curve is less likely to progress
Double Curve is less likely to progress
Which of the following treatment & referral approach is indicated for an AIS patient with 25 degree curve and a Risser grade 1?
Observation with radiography every 6 months
No referral
Strict bracing
Consider Surgery
Strict bracing
Which of the following can be managed with observation approach?
AIS with Cobb’s of >20 degrees
Skeletally mature patient with 45 degrees Cobb
Both
NeitheR
NeitheR
The gold standard for bracing management in AIS?
Milwaukee
Which of the following is nocturnal brace?
Boston
Wilmington
Charleston Bending
Milwaukee
Charleston Bending