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What are the three components of the Lenke classification system?
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?
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What is Type 4 in the Lenke classification system?
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What is Type 5 in the Lenke classification system?
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What is Type 6 in the Lenke classification system?
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What is the major curve in types 1 through 4?
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What is the major curve in types 5 and 6?
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What does idiopathic mean?
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What does congenital refer to?
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What does neuropathic refer to?
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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).
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