Notes in 13_Scoliosis

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Published	02/10/2024	Normal Sagittal Spine ShapeCervical {{c1::Lordosis}} Thoracic {{c1::Kyphosis}} Lumbar {{c1::Lordosis}} Sacral {{c1::Kyphosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Scoliosis}} is any {{c2::deviation in coronal plane in the spine}}Clinical significance is {{c3::>10}} degree deviation (Cobb angle)
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Non-Structural}} Scoliosis occurs due to an {{c2::extrinsic}} cause — a leg length discrepancy, a hip problem etc.It resolves when causal f…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Structural}} Scoliosis occurs due to an {{c2::intrinsic}} cause — abnormal rotation of the vertebraeIt has a propensity to progress.
Published	02/10/2024	Classification of Scoliosis {{c1::Congenital (abnormalities of formation vertebra)}} {{c1::Idiopathic}} {{c1::Neuromuscular (e.g. cerebral palsy, frie…
Published	02/10/2024	Classification of Idiopathic ScoliosisBy age at presentation: {{c1::Infantile (<3y)}} {{c1::Juvenile (3-10y)}} {{c1::Adolescent (>10y)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Risk of Progression of Scoliosis with Curve Magnitude and Age of Presentation (Open up){{c1::}}
Published	02/10/2024	Factors of High Risk Progression of Scoliosis {{c1::Penmenarchal (i.e. before the first menstrual period)}} {{c1::<12 years}} {{c1::Size of curve (…
Published	02/10/2024	Examination of Scoliosis {{c1::Inspect posterior torso. Structural scoliosis will look worse when bent forward into flexion.}} {{c1::Abnormal neuro…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of Scoliosis{{c1::Cobb angle measurement}}{{c1::AP X-ray — Erect Whole spine +/- Lateral}}{{c1::MRI scan}}
Published	02/10/2024	WHY is early diagnosis of Scoliosis important? {{c1::Severe curves cause bad outcomes}} Cardiorespiratory compromise Pain from rib/pelvic abutment Se…
Published	02/10/2024	Non-surgical Management of Scoliosis{{c1::Bracing}}
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical Management of Scoliosis {{c1::Complex and Extensive surgery but rewarding}} {{c1::Surgical approaches (Anterior, posterior, both)}} {{c1::Int…
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