Scoliosis

Question 1

What is scoliosis

Answer 1

any deviation in coronal plane

Question 2

clinical significance of scoliosis

Answer 2

> 10 degree deviation

Question 3

non structural scoliosis due to

Answer 3

non-structural = due to extrinsic cause – a leg length discrepancy, a hip problem etc. Resolves when causal factor is addressed.

Question 4

structural scoliosis due to

Answer 4

structural scoliosis = abnormal rotation of the vertebrae and is an intrinsic spinal problem. It has a propensity to progress.

Question 5

high risk progression of scoliosis

Answer 5

Premenarchal

<12yoa at presentation Size of curve at presentation

Question 6

What angle is looked at in scoliosis

Answer 6

Cobb angle

Question 7

examination for scoliosis

Answer 7

inspect posterior torso: looks worse when bent forward in flexion

Question 8

investigation of scoliosis

Answer 8

AP Erect whole Spine and Lateral X-Ray

MRI: diastematomyelia, tethering, syrinx, tumours

Question 9

Management of Scoliosis

Answer 9

Bracing 23-24 Hours a Day

Surgery with wake up test

Question 10

Crankshaft Phenomeon is associated with surgery of what

Answer 10

Scoliosis