Orthotic Treatment Of The Pediatric And Adolescent Spine Flashcards
1
Q
Scoliosis is defined a lateral spinal curve of at least
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10 degrees
2
Q
The Risser sign is a measure of:
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Skeletal maturity
3
Q
Generally, idiopathic scoliosis is found:
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Predominantly in females
4
Q
Scoliotic curve progression as a result of scoliotic curve magnitude
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Increases with curve magnitude
5
Q
Which of the following is NOT a prognostic indicator of curve progression
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Patient gender
6
Q
Orthotic treatment for scoliosis is appropriate for curves between
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25 to 45 degrees
7
Q
The King classification system:
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Identifies the different types of scoliotic curves
8
Q
Orthotic treatment for scoliosis
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Can prevent curve progression
9
Q
The magnitude of the scoliotic curve is measured with
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The Cobb angle
10
Q
The most laterally deviated vertebra in a scoliotic curve is
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The apical vertebra
