Scoliosis

Question 1

Curve that is side bent left = scoliosis to the right dextroscoliosis.

Question 2

Curve that is sidebent right

• Scoliosis to the left or right?
• dextroscoliosis or levoscoliosis?

Answer 2

Curve that is sidebent right

• Scoliosis to the left or right?
• dextroscoliosis or levoscoliosis?

Question 3

Structural Curve vs Functional Curve

• Which one is:
  
  1. fixed and inflexible?
  2. flexible and can be partially or completely corrected with sidebending to the opposite side?
  3. Associated with vertebral wedging and shortened ligaments and muscles on the concave side of the curve.

Answer 3

Structural Curve vs Functional Curve

• Which one is:
  
  1. fixed and inflexible?
     • Structural
  2. flexible and can be partially or completely corrected with sidebending to the opposite side?
     
     • Functional
  3. Associated with vertebral wedging and shortened ligaments and muscles on the concave side of the curve.
     
     • Structural

Question 4

Cobb Angle

• How do you draw it?

Answer 4

Question 5

• Give the corresponding angle for
  
  • Mild Scoliosis
  • Moderate Scoliosis
  • Severe Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis With respiratory compromise
  • Scoliosis with cardiac compromise

Answer 5

Question 6

What are the 4 main Causes of Scoliosis? Which is most common?

Answer 6