Section 4 - Scoliosis in Children

Question 1

What is this called?

Failure of _________?

Answer 1

Hemivertebra

Failure of Formation

Question 2

What is this called?

Failure of ________?

Answer 2

Block Vertebra

Failure of Segmentation

Question 3

What is this and how is it used?

Answer 3

Risser Sign

The iliac crest is divided inot 4 regions. As the patinet grows, these regions progressively fuse.

5= Skeletally Mature

Question 4

List the 4 broad categories of etiologies of scoliosis

Answer 4

1. Neuromuscular Curves
2. Congenital Curves
3. Curves resulting from a specific disorder (disease, tumor or trauma)
4. Idiopathic Curves

Question 5

Which of the following are Neuropathic Disorders?

Which of the following are Myopathic Disorders?

1. Arthorgryposis
2. Polio
3. Spinocerebellar Dysfunction
4. Muscular Dystrophy
5. Cerebral Palsy

Answer 5

NeuropathicMyopathic

Polio Arthorgryposis

Spinocerebellar Dysfunction Muscular Dystrophy

Cerebral Palsy

Question 6

What is the difference between Neuropathic Disorders and Myopathic Disorders?

Answer 6

Neuropathic Disorders - Affect the nervous system

Myopathic Disorders - Curves have their etiology in disorders of muscle tissue

Question 7

What are the three main categories of Idiopathic scolosis in children?

Answer 7

1. Infantile (Birth - 3)
2. Juvenile (3-10)

Adolescent (10-17)