Non-Structural Flashcards
what scan would be most appropriate for diagnosing a scoliosis?
Scanogram first*
A child with a leg length inequality should be reevaluated every_______?
inch*
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The_____________ is a frequent cause of lower back pain.
Compensatory curve involved with sacral base unleveling.
A short leg is only an issue if it is what length to cause symptoms?
1/2 inch or greater
The short leg can cause issues in the back or pelvis with this length?
1/8 inch or more
Order of determining leg length
Measure btw fixed boney landmarks
Scanogram in child or adolescent
Xray that is ereact AP & Lat. Lumbar Spine and Pelvis
What are the 2 ways to measure leg length on fixed boney landmarks?
Anatomic Leg Length: ASIS to Medial Malleolus
Functional Leg Length: Midline point to Medial Malleolus
The Goal of treatment is to _______________ and this is usually accomplished by leveling the _________.
Straighten the spine; sacral base.
This will stimulate bone growth
Repetitive compression.
This treatment is used to minimize scoliosis and straighten out the lumbar spine.
Heel Lift Therapy
What is the equation for Heel lift therapy?
Lift= SBD/D+C
duration and compression
What are the numbers?
Check the flash card and write them down from memory
Most common site for herniation of a disc is?
L5/S1
The order of ligaments used when Forward bending (4)
1- Supraspinous
2- Interspinous
3- Capsular Ligaments
4-Posterior Longitudinal
The ligament used when the spine being kinetic. Also described as Yellow or Elastic?
Ligamentum Flavum