Scoliosis

Question 1

Scoliosis

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Classification

Answer 2

Structural: fixed, will not correct with sidebending to opposite side
Functional: flexible, partial/complete fix with sidebending in opposite direction

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

Idiopathic: uneven cranial or sacral base
Congenital: most are progressive
Acquired: psoas syndrome, short leg syndrome

Question 4

Presentation

Answer 4

Child: asx
Adult: backaches, chest pain, neck aches, arthritis, ha, organ dysfunction sx

Question 5

Adams forward bend test

Answer 5

Asymmetric hump is scoliosis

Side of asymmetric hump is convex side