Myelomeningocele Cyst and Spinal Cord Abnormalities

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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?

  • Risser-Fergusson Test
  • Lateral Bending Test (correct)
  • Decompensated Test
  • Cobb Test

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?

<p>Anterior Approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a decompensated scoliosis?

<p>Primary curve is not equal to the secondary curve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which orthotic device is recommended when the apex of the curvature is at or above T6?

<p><strong>Milwaukee</strong> (Apex T6) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Posterior Approach in scoliosis surgery?

<p>Correct both curvature and rotation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Risser-Fergusson' method is used for which purpose related to scoliosis?

<p>'Measuring amount of vertebral rotation' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Yamamoto' brace is indicated when which spinal condition is present?

<p><strong>Apex below T8</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Habitual Asymmetric Posture' is mentioned as one of the causes of scoliosis. Which other cause is also listed?

<p>'LLD' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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