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At what age range should scoliosis screening be conducted for adolescents?
At what age range should scoliosis screening be conducted for adolescents?
- 17-20 years old
- 5-8 years old
- 10-16 years old (correct)
- 9-11 years old
What test can be used to differentiate between Non-Structural and Structural scoliosis?
What test can be used to differentiate between Non-Structural and Structural scoliosis?
- Standing Postural Test
- Forward Bending Test
- Lateral Bending Test (correct)
- Twisting Test
What is the primary cause of scoliosis mentioned in the text?
What is the primary cause of scoliosis mentioned in the text?
- Muscle Atrophy
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Habitual Symmetric Posture
- Asymmetric Posture due to Muscle Guarding/Spasm (correct)
What is the role of the Apical Vertebra in scoliosis?
What is the role of the Apical Vertebra in scoliosis?
Which surgical approach corrects both curvature and rotation in scoliosis?
Which surgical approach corrects both curvature and rotation in scoliosis?
Which method is used to measure the amount of vertebral rotation in scoliosis?
Which method is used to measure the amount of vertebral rotation in scoliosis?
What type of scoliosis merits concern for potential cardiopulmonary changes and decreased life expectancy according to the text?
What type of scoliosis merits concern for potential cardiopulmonary changes and decreased life expectancy according to the text?
In which orthotic device type would the apex be located at or above T6?
In which orthotic device type would the apex be located at or above T6?
'Major Curve' in scoliosis refers to which of the following?
'Major Curve' in scoliosis refers to which of the following?
Which approach does NOT provide rotational correction in surgical treatment of scoliosis?
Which approach does NOT provide rotational correction in surgical treatment of scoliosis?
