Injuries, Conditions And Deformities Flashcards
1
Q
Scoliosis
A
A lateral deviation and rotational deformity of the spine
2
Q
Idiopathic scoliosis
A
Without identifiable cause
Could be related to hormonal factors, including the level of melatonin produced
3
Q
Very large scoliosis curves can…
A
Impact respiration by restricting the rib cage
4
Q
Scoliosis affects
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The pelvic and shoulder girdles
Ie: tilting the pelvic girldle creates a perception of limb length discrepancy (one leg longer than the other)
Effects the bone, cartilage and muscles of the spine
