Kyphoscoliosis Risk Factors and Symptoms
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What is a common underlying factor contributing to kyphoscoliosis in older adults?

  • Regular exercise
  • Weak back muscles (correct)
  • Good posture
  • Strong back muscles

    • What is a potential complication of kyphoscoliosis in the lungs?

  • Pneumonia
  • Emphysema
  • Lung restriction and compression (correct)
  • Asthma

    • What is the approximate prevalence of kyphoscoliosis in the United States?

  • 1% to 2% of people (correct)
  • 5% to 10% of people
  • 10% to 20% of people
  • 0.1% to 0.5% of people

    • What is the primary method of diagnosing kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Physical exam and imaging tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of kyphoscoliosis on the spine?

    <p>Fractures that worsen the curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Female gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of untreated kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Breathing impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the severity of scoliosis typically measured?

    <p>Cobb angle measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Excessively rounded upper back/shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that affects the prognosis of kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Severity of the curvature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Abnormal curvature of the spine in two planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of idiopathic kyphoscoliosis cases?

    <p>80% to 85% of cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is likely to develop kyphoscoliosis if degenerative diseases like OA are already present?

    <p>People 50 years of age and older</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the condition that causes muscle weakness or paralysis, leading to kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the posterior curvature of the spine?

    <p>Kyphosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying factor that affects the pathophysiology of kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Underlying etiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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