Scoliosis

Question 1

2 categories of scoliosis

Answer 1

1. Structural- cant correct this

2. Functional- may be able to help this

Question 2

What does Adams test distinguish

Answer 2

• used to distinguish b/w functional + structural scoliosis

- if there is hib humping then it is likely a structural scoliosis

Question 3

What does the tilt test distinguish

Answer 3

• used to distinguish b/w functional +structural scoliosis

- when you tilt side to side if the curve stays curved even when it should be, likely to be structural

Question 4

causes of structural scoliosis (and percentage)

Answer 4

Idiopathic (80%)- dont know reason
congenital- due to hemi vert
neuromuscular/neurofibromatosis

Question 5

causes of functional scoliosis

Answer 5

• postural
• leg length inequality
• antalgic

Question 6

what does SALAD stand for in scoliosis

Answer 6

S- shape (C or S)
A- Apex (vert level)
L- Location (levels involved)
A- Angle (measure cobbs)
D- Direction (determined by convex side)

Question 7

What does a right thoracic curve suggest

Answer 7

idiopathic structural scoliosis

Question 8

How do you grade for rotation in structural scoliosis

Answer 8

Sp and pedicle rotated toward the concavity

Question 9

at what angle should children be refered out

Answer 9

30 degrees or greater but should be continually screened before hand