Scoliosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is scoliosis?
A
Lateral curvature of the thoracic or lumbar spine over 10 degrees.
2
Q
What is the most common spinal deformity in children, and which gender does it affect more?
A
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (girls|) - curvature increases while the affected person continues to grow so usually early-onset means worse deformity.
3
Q
How is scoliosis diagnosed?
A
When bending forward a rib hump maybe seen, confirmed by spinal X-ray.
4
Q
What is the management for scoliosis?
A
- Monitor regularly with 6 monthly x-ray to check Cobb angle.
- Bracing >20hr/day
- Severe - surgery to insert spinal rods
5
Q
What are the complications of scoliosis?
A
Pain and impaired lung function
