Scoliosis

Question 1

What are the types of scoliosis?

Answer 1

1. nonstructural
2. structural
3. compensated
4. decompensated

Question 2

How is the curve designated?

Answer 2

“left” or “right” scoliosis is determined by the convex side of the major curve

Question 3

What is the etiology of nonstructural scoliosis?

Answer 3

1. poor posture habits
2. pain and m. spasms
3. leg length discrepancy
   - true = on leg actually shorter
   - apparent = pelvic malalignments

Question 4

What is the etiology of idiopathic scoliosis?

Answer 4

1. unknown

85% of cases?

Question 5

What is the pathology of idiopathic scoliosis?

Answer 5

1. progression with skeletal growth

2. wedging on concave side

Question 6

What are the clinical features of idiopathic scoliosis?

Answer 6

1. slow, painless process with postural changes

2. lateral curvature and rotation of spine

Question 7

What is the prognosis of idiopathic scoliosis?

Answer 7

varies with amount of growth remaining

Question 8

What is the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis?

Answer 8

1. goald are to prevent progression and correct/stabilize sever deformities
   - non-operative methods: spinal bracing, electrical stim
   - operative methods: harrington rods

Question 9

What is the etiology of osteopathic scoliosis?

Answer 9

1. congenital
2. acquired
3. fractures and dislocations of spine
4. rickets, osteomalacia

Question 10

How is osteopathic scoliosis treated?

Answer 10

treat according to the cause