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1
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What is scoliosis

A

Lateral C or S-shaped curve of vertebrae

2
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What is congenital scoliosis

A

disturbances in vertebral development during the 6-8 weeks

3
Q

What is the pathophysiology of scoliosis

A

Curve of vertebrae causes muscles & ligaments to be shorter on concave side

4
Q

What is neuromuscular scoliosis characterized by

A

long, C-shaped curve from the cervical to the sacral region, seen in kids with cerebral palsy

5
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What is idiopathic scoliosis

A

Structural spinal curvature for which no cause has been established

6
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What age does idiopathic scoliosis usually appear

A

Mainly 10 years old, but could be any age

7
Q

What does the curve (degrees) have to be to determine if someone has scoliosis

A

10 degrees

8
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What is the most common curve

A

Right thoracic curve

9
Q

What are signs of scoliosis

A

Uneven shoulder, prominent hip, or projecting scapula, misalignment of spinous process, asymmetry of the flanks, asymmetry of thoracic cage, rib hump with forward flexion, lack of flexibility

10
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What are complications with scoliosis

A

SOB, diminished chest expansion, GI disturbances from crowding of the organs, mild backache

11
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What are the three determinants of progression?

A

Gender, curve magnitude during diagnosis, and skeletal growth potential

12
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Who is more likely to progress?

A

Girls, 10x more likely

13
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Who is allowed to be given a brace?

A

those with 30-40 degrees curvature

14
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Who is most likely to be treated with surgery

A

Those with 40-45 degrees curvature

15
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What is the pathophysiology of scoliosis

A

Curve of vertebrae causes muscles & ligaments to be shorter on concave side

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