Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy Overview

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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?

Standing Postural Test

Forward Bending Test

Lateral Bending Test (correct)

Twisting Test

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?

Most tilted vertebra Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical approach corrects both curvature and rotation in scoliosis?

Anterior Approach Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to measure the amount of vertebral rotation in scoliosis?

Pedicle Method Signup and view all the answers

What type of scoliosis merits concern for potential cardiopulmonary changes and decreased life expectancy according to the text?

$60°-70°$ Signup and view all the answers

In which orthotic device type would the apex be located at or above T6?

$T6$ Apex devices Signup and view all the answers

'Major Curve' in scoliosis refers to which of the following?

$2°$ curve with greater angulation Signup and view all the answers

Which approach does NOT provide rotational correction in surgical treatment of scoliosis?

Posterior Approach Signup and view all the answers

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At what age range should scoliosis screening be conducted for adolescents?

What test can be used to differentiate between Non-Structural and Structural scoliosis?

What is the primary cause of scoliosis mentioned in the text?

What is the role of the Apical Vertebra 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?

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?

'Major Curve' in scoliosis refers to which of the following?

Which approach does NOT provide rotational correction in surgical treatment of scoliosis?

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