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What adult scoliosis will progress? |
Greater than 30 degrees is associated with progression |
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What would a Fifty degree curve do? |
Progress 1 degree per year in adult, more if associated with NM disease |
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What investigations would you order for an atypical scoliosis ? |
TL spine PA image, lateral, lateral bending films, MRI |
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What features would you be looking for in MRI of atypical curve? |
Malignancy Dysraphism Tethering, syrinx |
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What is a functional LLD? |
LLD reported by patient in a functional position - standing |
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What is an apparent LLD? |
In a comfortable position of repose, the apparent LLD |
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What is actual LLD? |
ASIS to medial malleolus when all joint abnormalities are taken into account |
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What is a stable vertebra |
The most proximal vertebra above the pelvis that is bisected by the csvl |
