Scoliosis

Question 1

is a three-dimensional spine malformation

Answer 1

Scoliosis

Question 2

Scoliosis is characterized by

Answer 2

lateral and rotational curvature of the spine

Question 3

the spinal malformation is characterized by a lateral cure of the spine of how many degrees

Answer 3

10 degrees or more

Question 4

Scoliosis affects the spine in all three planes:

Answer 4

*axial
*coronal
*sagittal

Question 5

the most common form of scoliosis occurs in what age group

Answer 5

in or near adolescence

Question 6

The most common form of scoliosis that occurs in or near adolescence is termed what

Answer 6

Idiopathic Scoliosis

Question 7

If the child bends forward, the curve becomes even more noticeable

Answer 7

Adams Test

Question 8

is a commercial device used to document the extent of a spinal cureve

Answer 8

Scoliometer

Question 9

With a specialized inclinometer, a reading of what will be detected by an xray

Answer 9

7 degrees equals a 20-degree scoliotics curve detected by an xray.

Question 10

what tests play a role in estimating the extent of the condition and in providing a baseline description

Answer 10

MRIs, X-rays, and CT scans

Question 11

The x-ray to identify scoliosis is obtained in what position

Answer 11

standing position

Question 11

Children’s bone age is established by an X-ray of what bony parts?

Answer 11

left wrist or iliac bones

Question 12

If the curve is greater than 20 degrees, treatment can consist of

Answer 12

a conservative, nonsurgical approach using a body brace.

Question 13

curves greater than 40 degrees may require

Answer 13

surgery with spinal fusion

Question 14

slight spinal curves in a child who is still skeletally immature, what is the intervention for this?

Answer 14

Bracing - one of the oldest forms of correction

Question 15

thoracolumbar supports

Answer 15

boston brace

Question 16

confines the spine to an overcorrected position

Answer 16

charleston bending brace

Question 17

During the first week of using a brace, children may notice slight muscle aches, what medication should be given?

Answer 17

a mild analgesic such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 18

The use of opposing forces to straighten and reduce spinal curves that are severe when first diagnosed

Answer 18

Halo Traction

Question 19

How is Halo Traction achieved?

Answer 19

is achieved using a ring of metal (halo) held in place with about four stainless steel pins inserted into the skull bones.

Question 20

When is surgical correction necessary?

Answer 20

if the spinal curvature is greater than 40 degrees.

Question 21

A ________ usually is inserted before surgery to prevent abdominal distention

Answer 21

Nasogastric Tube