Scoliosis

Question 1

Rotatory scoliosis: SP points to the ___

Answer 1

concavity

simple scoliosis: SP deviated to the convexity

Question 2

what two lines of mensuration are used for scoliosis

Answer 2

1. Cobb’s

2. Risser Ferguson’s

Question 3

Under __ degrees we can still adjust scoliosis

Between __ -__ degrees refer to an orthopedist

Answer 3

under 20 degrees: adjust

btw: 21-40 degrees: refer to ortho

over 50 degrees= cardio-pulm compromised