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What is a significant factor in determining the prognosis for kyphoscoliosis?
What is a significant factor in determining the prognosis for kyphoscoliosis?
- Location of the curvature in the spine
- Age of onset of symptoms
- Patient's occupation
- Severity of the curvature (correct)
What is a common symptom of kyphoscoliosis?
What is a common symptom of kyphoscoliosis?
- Limited mobility or difficulty standing upright (correct)
- Numbness in the extremities
- Sudden weight loss
- Frequent headaches
Which of the following is a risk factor for kyphoscoliosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for kyphoscoliosis?
- Male gender
- Female gender (correct)
- Smoking
- Obesity
What is used to quantify the severity of scoliosis?
What is used to quantify the severity of scoliosis?
What is a possible complication of severe kyphoscoliosis if left untreated?
What is a possible complication of severe kyphoscoliosis if left untreated?
What is used to confirm the diagnosis of kyphoscoliosis?
What is used to confirm the diagnosis of kyphoscoliosis?
What is the likelihood of a person having a severe spinal deformity due to kyphoscoliosis?
What is the likelihood of a person having a severe spinal deformity due to kyphoscoliosis?
What can worsen the curve of kyphoscoliosis and affect spine strength?
What can worsen the curve of kyphoscoliosis and affect spine strength?
What is a possible result of post-polio syndrome?
What is a possible result of post-polio syndrome?
What is a common complication of kyphoscoliosis in the lungs?
What is a common complication of kyphoscoliosis in the lungs?
What percentage of people in the United States are affected by kyphoscoliosis?
What percentage of people in the United States are affected by kyphoscoliosis?
What is the typical age group that is likely to develop kyphoscoliosis due to degenerative diseases?
What is the typical age group that is likely to develop kyphoscoliosis due to degenerative diseases?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of kyphoscoliosis?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a cause of kyphoscoliosis?
What is the percentage of idiopathic kyphoscoliosis cases?
What is the percentage of idiopathic kyphoscoliosis cases?
What is the term used to describe the curvature of the spine in kyphoscoliosis?
What is the term used to describe the curvature of the spine in kyphoscoliosis?
What is the primary factor believed to contribute to idiopathic kyphoscoliosis?
What is the primary factor believed to contribute to idiopathic kyphoscoliosis?
Which of the following is a neuromuscular disorder that can lead to kyphoscoliosis?
Which of the following is a neuromuscular disorder that can lead to kyphoscoliosis?
