Scoliosis

Rett Syndrome is a postnatal neurological disorder that almost exclusively affects girls. It is a rare disease and can have many side effects in each stage of life. EEG has been shown to be critical in helping diagnose Rett Syndrome. Although it has no cure, with proper treatment of the symptoms the disease can be managed. Rett Syndrome was first described in 1966 in a journal by Austrian physician, Dr. Andreas Rett. However, the disorder was not fully recognized until 1983 when it was…

Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). The Global Assessment of Functioning scale suitable for children 6 - 17 y/o is considered a valid and reliable tool to assess social and school functioning. For self-care and daily tasks evaluation the PEDI is commonly used since its modifications and functional skills’ scales have a P-value ranging from <0.001 to P.0.38 (Elon University, 2015). For assessment of play activities, the test of Playfulness (ToP) is used in children between 15 mos. and…

asked for a conference to discuss some plans and information, Gutierrez refused. However, She did seem to care for this case too. Gutierrez has also been accused of misusing the firm’s funds for personal use. Gutierrez has a disorder called scoliosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. According to the article ‘Lawyer Gutierrez agrees to disbarment’, she was in the hospital for the majority of winter and became…

Not Broken, Just Bent I stood in front of a mirror; not an unusual action for a young girl. I waited on my grandmother, waited for what now escapes me, and decided to take advantage of her full length mirror––I did not have one of those at home. I remember this particular mirror, as it had collected many years of experience and had, no doubt, seen many reflections and curious onlookers. It leaned up against the wall in her dining room, waiting for the next observer that happened to chance by.…

Proteus syndrome causes scoliosis, Disproportionate overgrowth, and facial atrophy. The People who have the condition have a hard time walking sometimes because they may have scoliosis or have tiny legs. Also some people who have it can’t even see. Since some can’t really walk they may have to have a wheel chair and the people that Can’t see will…

Primary diagnosis: Intellectual disability. Secondary diagnosis: Learning disorder. The claimant was a 31-year-old man. Alleged disability: hydrocephalus, Crouzon syndrome, scoliosis, left leg condition, left eye vision loss, and left ear hearing loss. He reported increased head and leg pain and feeling dizzy very often. Education: 12th grade (2005) Spanish language. Work experience: (2006-2011) office clerk for local government and production line in a pharmaceutical factory.…

everything, we went through some struggles with me not being the most athletic but as soon as fifth grade came, it had all clicked. The cool thing in fifth grade other than being the oldest kids in school is that all the students have to go through a scoliosis check. For most people this is probably the most awkward thing to do in front of a nurse and it was an embarrassing moment for me too, but this is when we noticed a…

Middle/ Thoracic Spine The thoracic spine joins the cervical spine and extends down past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects with the lumbar spine. The thoracic spine made up of twelve vertebrae, labelled T1-T12 is built for stability, holding the body upright and providing protection for the vital organs in the chest. The most common cause of thoracic back pain is due to muscular irritation or other soft tissue problems, caused by lack of strength, poor posture, prolonged…

scar draws attention toward a character. Authors who write this type of symbolism create a non-dismissive quirk that makes a character important. Another example used by Foster is scoliosis in Richard III. Foster states that Richard III, as a person, is “morally and spiritually twisted” (Foster 133). His scoliosis back resembles his personality – twisted. Symbolism of this matter is a literal translation and often not noticed in works. Throughout the disabilities chapters, Foster explains,…

eventually have to have heart surgery to preventively replace her aortic valve. Layne also suffers from severe scoliosis and is considered to be legally blind because of her low vision. Due to her severe scoliosis, her back was curved immensely. Layne has had to have surgery every year since she was fifteen months old, and growing rods were placed along her spine to help correct her severe scoliosis. She has also underwent several surgeries on her eyes to attempt to correct her…