Scoliosis Flashcards
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Scoliosis
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Cobb angle > 10 Extreme ends of curves, horizontal lines 5-15: mild 20-45: moderate >50: severe (>50 compromise resp, >75 compromise cardiovascular) Curve named for convex side Sidebent left = right convexity = dextroscoliosis Left convexity = levoscoliosis
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Classification
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Structural: fixed, will not correct with sidebending to opposite side
Functional: flexible, partial/complete fix with sidebending in opposite direction
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Causes
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Idiopathic: uneven cranial or sacral base
Congenital: most are progressive
Acquired: psoas syndrome, short leg syndrome
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Presentation
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Child: asx
Adult: backaches, chest pain, neck aches, arthritis, ha, organ dysfunction sx
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Adams forward bend test
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Asymmetric hump is scoliosis
Side of asymmetric hump is convex side