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Kyphoscoliosis Treatment and Management
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Kyphoscoliosis Treatment and Management

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What is kyphoscoliosis characterized by?

  • Abnormal curves of the spine in two planes (correct)
  • No curvature of the spine
  • Abnormal curves of the spine in one plane
  • A single curvature of the spine
  • What is kyphosis characterized by?

  • No curvature of the spine
  • An anterior curvature of the spine
  • A posterior curvature of the spine (correct)
  • A curvature of the spine to one side
  • What is scoliosis characterized by?

  • A posterior curvature of the spine
  • An anterior curvature of the spine
  • A curvature of the spine to one side (correct)
  • No curvature of the spine
  • What is the most common cause of kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Idiopathic kyphoscoliosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of kyphoscoliosis in people over 50?

    <p>Degenerative conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the pathophysiology of kyphoscoliosis?

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

    What percentage of kyphoscoliosis cases are idiopathic?

    <p>80-85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause muscle weakness or paralysis, leading to kyphoscoliosis?

    <p>Neuromuscular disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause an abnormal curvature of the spine?

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

    What is the name of the condition characterized by a curvature of the spine to one side?

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

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