OPP Lecture 6_Scoliosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the peak age for occurance of scoliosis
A
12-14 years
2
Q
Which gendar is more prone to scolisis?
A
Females
3
Q
Where is DEXTROSCOLIOSIS most common?
A
In the thorasic spine
4
Q
Where is LEVOSCOLIOSIS most common?
A
in the lumbar spine
5
Q
How is scoliosis diagnosed?
A
With use of the Adam’s test
6
Q
Which scoliosis is Most amenable to OMT?
A
Functional scoliosis (aka there are no bone abnormalities)
7
Q
What is the most common scoliosis?
A
single thoracic scoliosis
8
Q
What happens in scoliosis over 50 degrees?
A
creates respiratory compromise
9
Q
What happens in scoliosis over 75 degrees?
A
creates cardiovascular compromise
10
Q
How us a Cobb angle determined?
A
see attached
11
Q
What is the most common scoliosis brace?
A
the TLSO
