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What is the definition of scoliosis?
What is the definition of scoliosis?
What are the causes of structural (fixed) scoliosis?
What are the causes of structural (fixed) scoliosis?
How does postural (mobile) scoliosis differ from structural (fixed) scoliosis?
How does postural (mobile) scoliosis differ from structural (fixed) scoliosis?
What is a possible cause of postural (mobile) scoliosis?
What is a possible cause of postural (mobile) scoliosis?
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Which type of scoliosis is accompanied by vertebral rotation?
Which type of scoliosis is accompanied by vertebral rotation?
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What is the defining characteristic of structural (fixed) scoliosis?
What is the defining characteristic of structural (fixed) scoliosis?
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What is a cause of structural (fixed) scoliosis?
What is a cause of structural (fixed) scoliosis?
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Which type of scoliosis is compensatory to conditions outside the spine?
Which type of scoliosis is compensatory to conditions outside the spine?
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What is a characteristic of short-leg scoliosis?
What is a characteristic of short-leg scoliosis?
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What is the most common cause of idiopathic structural (fixed) scoliosis?
What is the most common cause of idiopathic structural (fixed) scoliosis?
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Study Notes
Scoliosis Definition
- Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is abnormally curved.
Types of Scoliosis
- There are two main types: structural (fixed) scoliosis and postural (mobile) scoliosis.
Structural (Fixed) Scoliosis
- Causes: birth defects, genetics, infections, tumors, and spinal cord injuries.
- Characterized by a fixed curvature of the spine that does not correct with movement.
- Accompanied by vertebral rotation.
- Defining characteristic: the spine has a fixed, abnormal curvature that does not change with movement.
Postural (Mobile) Scoliosis
- A possible cause: short leg length discrepancy.
- Distinguished from structural scoliosis by its temporary and correctable nature.
- Can be corrected with movement or manipulation.
Other Types of Scoliosis
- Compensatory scoliosis: develops as a response to conditions outside the spine.
- Short-leg scoliosis: a type of scoliosis caused by a leg length discrepancy.
- Idiopathic structural (fixed) scoliosis: the most common cause is unknown, but it can be caused by genetic factors.
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Test your knowledge of scoliosis with this quiz by Prof. Mazen Samir Abulsaad, MD, PhD, Consultant of Paediatric Orthopaedics at Mansoura University. Explore the causes, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, as well as the different types of idiopathic scoliosis. Understand the differences between scoliosis and structural (fixed) scoliosis.
