Lenke Classification System Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the three components of the Lenke classification system?

Cervical spine modifier

Curve type (correct)

Lumbar spine modifier (correct)

Sagittal thoracic modifier (correct)

What is Type 1 in the Lenke classification system?

Main thoracic: single; main thoracic structural curve

What is Type 2 in the Lenke classification system?

Double thoracic: double; proximal, main thoracic structural curves

What is Type 3 in the Lenke classification system?

Double major: double; main thoracic (major curve) and thoracolumbar/lumbar structural curves Signup and view all the answers

What is Type 4 in the Lenke classification system?

Triple major: triple; all three structures Signup and view all the answers

What is Type 5 in the Lenke classification system?

Thoracolumbar/lumbar: single; thoracolumbar/lumbar structural curve Signup and view all the answers

What is Type 6 in the Lenke classification system?

Thoracolumbar/lumbar main main thoracic: double; thoracolumbar/lumbar (major curve) and main thoracic structural curves Signup and view all the answers

What is the major curve in types 1 through 4?

Thoracic curve Signup and view all the answers

What is the major curve in types 5 and 6?

Thoracolumbar/lumbar curve Signup and view all the answers

What does idiopathic mean?

Unknown Signup and view all the answers

What does congenital refer to?

Spina bifida Signup and view all the answers

What does neuropathic refer to?

Cerebral palsy Signup and view all the answers

What does myopathic refer to?

DMD Signup and view all the answers

What does traumatic refer to?

MVA Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lenke Classification System

Comprises three components: curve type, lumbar spine modifier, sagittal thoracic modifier.

Scoliosis Curve Types

Type 1: Characterized by a single, structural main thoracic curve.
Type 2: Features double thoracic curves, consisting of proximal and main thoracic structural curves.
Type 3: Known as double major; includes both a major main thoracic curve and thoracolumbar/lumbar structural curves.
Type 4: Identified as triple major; involves structural curves in all three areas (thoracic, thoracolumbar, lumbar).
Type 5: Reflects a single thoracolumbar/lumbar structural curve.
Type 6: Includes a double curve with a major thoracolumbar/lumbar curve and a main thoracic curve.

Major Curves in Scoliosis Types

Types 1-4: The thoracic curve serves as the major curve.
Types 5-6: The thoracolumbar/lumbar curve is the primary curve.

Scoliosis Causes

Idiopathic: Refers to an unknown cause of scoliosis.
Congenital: Resulting from conditions such as spina bifida.
Neuropathic: Associated with conditions like cerebral palsy.
Myopathic: Related to muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Traumatic: Often a result of motor vehicle accidents (MVA).

Description

Test your knowledge of the Lenke classification system for scoliosis with these informative flashcards. Explore the different curve types and modifiers that define scoliosis categories. Ideal for students and healthcare professionals alike!