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Scoliosis Flashcards

1
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What is the test that evaluates for scoliosis? What is assessed with this?

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  • Adam’s forward bend test

- Assess rib prominence for rotation–will be opposite the side of the scoliosis

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True or false: scoliosis usually has no symptoms

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True

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What are the s/sx of scoliosis when they occur?

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Back pain
Rib pain
Breathing problems

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What are the landmarks that should be palpated when evaluating scoliosis? (4)

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  • Iliac Crests
  • ASIS
  • PSIS
  • Shoulders
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What is the Cobb angle?

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Angle between perpendicular lines drawn on the endplates (superior and inferior-most vertebrae) of the end vertebra

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6
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What degree of Cobb angle indicates scoliosis? Under this value dx = ?

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10 degrees or more

Under = spinal asymmetry

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What is the inter and intra observer reliability with Cobb angles?

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5-7 degrees

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How do we describe (“name”) scoliosis?

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Defined by the convexity

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The location of scoliosis is defined by the vertebra that is (most/least) deviated, and called the apical vertebra

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Most

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10
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Levoscoliosis has a SD of what?

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(Type I)

Sidebent right, rotated left

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What is the difference between structural and functional scoliosis?

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Structural = fixed, that will not correct with OMT

Functional = partially or completely treated with OMT

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True or false: an uncorrected functional curve may progress into a functional curve

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True

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13
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What are the four majors types of scoliosis? Which is the most common?

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  • Idiopathic
  • Congenital
  • Neuromuscular
  • Acquired
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What causes congenital scoliosis?

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Malformation of the vertebrae

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What causes neuromuscular scoliosis?

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Muscle weakness or spasticity (e.g. cerebral palsy, myelomeningocele, muscular dystrophy)

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16
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What causes acquired scoliosis?

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Tumor

Infx

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What is the most common cause of scoliosis?

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Idiopathic

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18
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When does congenital scoliosis begin?

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During the first 6 weeks in uterine life

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True or false: congenital scoliosis is thought to be genetic

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False— caused by environmental factors

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What are the 3 subcategories of idiopathic scoliosis? What defines each of these?

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  • Infantile- (0-3 yrs)
  • Juvenile *(4-9 yrs)
  • Adolescent (more than 10 yo)
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21
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What percent of AIS require treatment?

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3-9%

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What is the F:M ratio of AIS?

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10:1

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Which is the more common type of AIS: right thoracic or left thoracic convexity?

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Right

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24
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What is a double major AIS?

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Thoracic and lumbar bent if different directions

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25
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Name the type of scoliosis: caused by muscular weakness

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Neuromuscular

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26
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Name the type of scoliosis: most often progressive

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Congenital

27
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Name the type of scoliosis: Tumor or infx are examples of causes

28
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Name the type of scoliosis: 80% of all cases of scoliosis

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idiopathic

29
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Are you more likely to progress with scoliosis if you have it when you’re younger or older?

30
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True or false: the larger the curve, the more likely to progress

31
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True or false: double curves are less likely to progress

32
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True or false: all else equal, males are more likely to progress

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False–females

33
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Curves measuring less than what degree at the end of growth, typically do not progress?

34
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Curves measuring more than what degree at the end of growth typically progress?

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40 degrees

35
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What are the two major outcomes of AIS?

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  • Stabilization

- Progression

36
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What are the mobility morbidities with scoliosis?

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  • balance difficulties

- Increased risk for falls, and asymmetric lower joints

37
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True or false: there is a strong correlation between the emotional problems and the degree of curvature of the scoliosis

38
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Does scoliosis increase the risk of LBP with preg?

39
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Does being pregnant increase the risk of progression of scoliosis?

40
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Is there an increased risk for C-section for pregnant women with scoliosis?

41
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What is the relative mortality of pts with scoliosis relative to the general population

42
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At what degree of scoliosis do breathing problems begin?

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more than 70 degrees

43
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What is the window of opportunity for surgical stabilization of scoliosis?

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Progression of scoliosis may impair breathing so much that surgery is contraindicated, or will have increased mortality post surgery (Pneumonia etc)

44
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Curves over what degrees decreases VC?

45
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Curves over what degrees causes DOE?

46
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Curves over what degrees causes alveolar hyperventilation, CO2 retention, pHTN, and right sided heart failure?

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More than 100

47
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When is bracing indicated for scoliosis?

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  • If still growing

- If scoliosis gets worse in 6 months or less

48
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When is watchful waiting appropriate for scoliosis?

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Still growing, but not severe enough for treatment

49
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What defines mild, moderate, and severe scoliosis, in terms of cobb angles?

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Mild = [10-20) degrees
Mod = [20-45]
Severe = more than 50
50
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True or false: OMT is intended to completely straighten scoliosis

51
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At what level (mild, mod, severe) should bracing be considered? Surgery?

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Bracing = mod

Surgery =severe

52
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When is scoliosis concerning?

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Progression of the curvature during periods of rapid growth

Respiratory/cardio compromise

53
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Cobb angles between what degrees in 12-14 years indicates surgery? What about in any age?

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20-30 degrees

More than 30 degrees in any age

54
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Progression of the Cobb angle of more than how many degrees indicates surgical referral?

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More than 5 degrees

55
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When is ortho referral for scoliosis not indicated?

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  • Incidental finding

- Cobb angle less than 10

56
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What is the role of exercise in the treatment of scoliosis?

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Will not stem progression, but may help prevent degenerative changes, and reduce pain

57
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What is the role of OMT in scoliosis?

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Decrease pain, increase ROM and function

58
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True or false: OMT can stem the progression of scoliosis

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False– only treats the symptoms

59
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What are the three major causes of functional scoliotic curves?

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  • Postural imbalance
  • Focal muscle contraction
  • Type II dysfunction
60
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What are the three major steps in treating scoliosis with OMT?

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  • Treat the curve
  • Treat transitional areas
  • Treat spinal hypo-mobility
61
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What should follow OMT treatments?

62
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What are the 3 M’s with bracing?

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Braces are more effective if scoliosis is:

  • Moderate
  • spine is Mobile
  • Spine not Matured
63
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What are the four main focuses of treatment of scoliosis with OMT?

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  • pain
  • respiratory dysfunction
  • Balance/proprioception
  • psych issues
64
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Which way does the spine rotate toward with scoliosis?

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Opposite (just like a type I)

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