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What is the common etiology for nonstructural curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)?
What is the common etiology for nonstructural curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)?
- Muscle spasm
- Skeletal immaturity
- Leg length discrepancy (correct)
- Tumor growth
At what age should boys undergo scoliosis screening based on the provided information?
At what age should boys undergo scoliosis screening based on the provided information?
- 12 years
- 14 years
- 13 years (correct)
- 10 years
What is the goal of surgical intervention for curves measuring 40 degrees in AIS?
What is the goal of surgical intervention for curves measuring 40 degrees in AIS?
- To promote bone maturity
- To alleviate muscle spasm
- To prevent progression of the curve
- To stabilize the spine and maintain correction (correct)
Which approach is the option of choice for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery?
Which approach is the option of choice for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery?
What pre-operative strategy is recommended for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery?
What pre-operative strategy is recommended for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery?
Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal development is correct?
Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal development is correct?
Which of the following is not typically included in the musculoskeletal examination history?
Which of the following is not typically included in the musculoskeletal examination history?
In assessing lower extremity alignment, what does a positive foot progression angle indicate?
In assessing lower extremity alignment, what does a positive foot progression angle indicate?
Which of the following is not a typical compensation strategy for leg length discrepancy?
Which of the following is not a typical compensation strategy for leg length discrepancy?
In the management of scoliosis, which type of curve is fixed and does not correct with lateral trunk bending or traction?
In the management of scoliosis, which type of curve is fixed and does not correct with lateral trunk bending or traction?
