Quiz 5 Flashcards
What kind of scoliosis is often caused by some postural problem, muscle spasm, or leg length inequality which can often be addressed?
Functional
What kind of scoliosis is assonance do with bony distortions that does not reduce with postural maneuvers ?
Structural
Young girls with an angle of more that what and haven’t had their first menstrual period are at greater risk?
25
What is the most common treatment option for scoliosis ?
Carful observation
Bracing for scoliosis I seen at what angle?
25-45
Surgery is an option when curves get over what or?
45, or effects vital organs
What do you do for the Adams forward bend test?
Feet together, bend at 90%
The top of the superior vertebrae and bottom of the inferior vertebrae is called what?
Cobb angle
What kind of brace is most common and also known as TLSO?
Boston brace
What brace is similar to the Boston brace but includes a neck ring?
Milwaukee
What % success rate do brace treatments have in succeeding in halting the curve progression?
74%
Does bracing correct scoliosis ?
No
How many hours a day should a brace be worn for scoliosis ?
23 hours ( 16 min )
Curves in growing children with what degrees Require a spinal fusion ?
40
In skeletal mature patients their curves can be observed to what degree?
50
Thoracic scoliosis results in a loss of what?
Kyphosis