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What is the age range for adolescent dextroscoliosis screening?
What is the age range for adolescent dextroscoliosis screening?
- 8-10 years old for girls, 10-12 years old for boys
- 10-16 years old for both girls and boys (correct)
- 9-11 years old for girls, 11-13 years old for boys
- 12-15 years old for both girls and boys
Which test is used to differentiate between Non-Structural and Structural scoliosis?
Which test is used to differentiate between Non-Structural and Structural scoliosis?
- Risser-Fergusson Test
- Lateral Bending Test (correct)
- Decompensated Test
- Cobb Test
What does the term 'Apical Vertebra' refer to?
What does the term 'Apical Vertebra' refer to?
- The superior and inferior vertebrae of the spinal curve
- The most rotated vertebra, farthest from midline, and least tilted (correct)
- The vertebra with the greatest angulation in the spinal curve
- The vertebra that marks the apex of the spinal curve
Which surgical approach corrects both curvature and rotation in scoliosis?
Which surgical approach corrects both curvature and rotation in scoliosis?
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What is the primary characteristic of a decompensated scoliosis?
What is the primary characteristic of a decompensated scoliosis?
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Which orthotic device is recommended when the apex of the curvature is at or above T6?
Which orthotic device is recommended when the apex of the curvature is at or above T6?
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What is the main function of Posterior Approach in scoliosis surgery?
What is the main function of Posterior Approach in scoliosis surgery?
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'Risser-Fergusson' method is used for which purpose related to scoliosis?
'Risser-Fergusson' method is used for which purpose related to scoliosis?
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'Yamamoto' brace is indicated when which spinal condition is present?
'Yamamoto' brace is indicated when which spinal condition is present?
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'Habitual Asymmetric Posture' is mentioned as one of the causes of scoliosis. Which other cause is also listed?
'Habitual Asymmetric Posture' is mentioned as one of the causes of scoliosis. Which other cause is also listed?
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