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What is a common underlying factor contributing to kyphoscoliosis in older adults?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary method of diagnosing kyphoscoliosis?
What is a potential cause of kyphoscoliosis?
What is a potential cause of kyphoscoliosis?
What is a potential consequence of kyphoscoliosis on the spine?
What is a potential consequence of kyphoscoliosis on the spine?
Which of the following is a risk factor for kyphoscoliosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for kyphoscoliosis?
What is a potential complication of untreated kyphoscoliosis?
What is a potential complication of untreated kyphoscoliosis?
How is the severity of scoliosis typically measured?
How is the severity of scoliosis typically measured?
What is a common symptom of kyphoscoliosis?
What is a common symptom of kyphoscoliosis?
What is a factor that affects the prognosis of kyphoscoliosis?
What is a factor that affects the prognosis of kyphoscoliosis?
What is the main characteristic of kyphoscoliosis?
What is the main characteristic of kyphoscoliosis?
What is the percentage of idiopathic kyphoscoliosis cases?
What is the percentage of idiopathic kyphoscoliosis cases?
Which age group is likely to develop kyphoscoliosis if degenerative diseases like OA are already present?
Which age group is likely to develop kyphoscoliosis if degenerative diseases like OA are already present?
What is the name of the condition that causes muscle weakness or paralysis, leading to kyphoscoliosis?
What is the name of the condition that causes muscle weakness or paralysis, leading to kyphoscoliosis?
What is the term for the posterior curvature of the spine?
What is the term for the posterior curvature of the spine?
What is the underlying factor that affects the pathophysiology of kyphoscoliosis?
What is the underlying factor that affects the pathophysiology of kyphoscoliosis?
