Which of the following spine deformities is being evaluated?
Ans. (a) Scoliosis.The signs of scoliosis can include:1. Uneven musculature on one side of the spine.2. A rib prominence or a prominent shoulder blade, caused by rotation of the ribcage in thoracic scoliosis.3. When scoliosis is suspected, weight-bearing full-spine AP/coronal (front-back view) and lateral/sagittal (side view) X-rays are usually taken to assess the scoliosis curves and the kyphosis and lordosis, as these can also be affected in individuals with scoliosis.4. Full -length standing spine X-rays are the standard method for evaluating the severity and progression of the scoliosis, and whether it is congenital or idiopathic in nature.5. The standard method for assessing the curvature quantitatively is measurement of the Cobb angle, which is the angle between two lines, drawn perpendicular to the upper endplate of the uppermost vertebra involved and the lower end - plate of the lowest vertebra involved. For patients with two curves, Cobb angles are followed for both curves. In some patients, lateral-bending X-rays are obtained to assess the flexibility of the curves or the primary and compensatory curves.Image source- style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif">
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Gibbus
Lordosis
Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine Injuries