Savarese chapter 5 (scoliosis & heel lifts)

Question 1

A structural curve is

Answer 1

relatively fixed and inflexible, and won’t correct with sidebending in the opposite direction

Question 2

A functional curve is

Answer 2

flexible and can be partially or completely corrected with sidebending to the opposite side

Question 3

An uncorrected functional curve may

Answer 3

progress to a structural curve

Question 4

Cobb angle in mild scoliosis

Answer 4

5-15 degrees

Question 5

Cobb angle in moderate scoliosis

Answer 5

20-45 degrees

Question 6

Cobb angle in severe scoliosis

Answer 6

greater than 50 degrees

Question 7

Respiratory function is compromised if the thoracic curvature is

Answer 7

greater than 50 degrees

Question 8

Cardiovascular function is compromised if the thoracic curvature is

Answer 8

greater than 75 degrees

Question 9

The most common cause of an anatomical leg length discrepancy is

Answer 9

hip replacement

Question 10

The final heel life height should be

Answer 10

1/2 to 3/4 of the leg length discrepancy

Question 11

The “fragile” who need a heel lift should begin with

Answer 11

1/16” and increase 1/16” every 2 weeks

Question 12

The “flexible” who need a heel lift should begin with

Answer 12

1/8” and increase 1/8’ every 2 weeks