Scoliosis Teach2Learn

What degree of curvature is required to make the diagnosis of scoliosis on radiographs?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 7

• 5

Which of the following organizations recommend screening for Scoliosis?

• Pennsylvania State Government

• USPSTF

• AAFP

• All of the Above

What is the most common way to screen for scoliosis?

• Risser Sign

• Radiograph of the spine

• Moire Topography

• Forward bend test + Scoliometer

What is the most common way to diagnose scoliosis?

• Risser Sign

• Radiograph of the spine

• Moire Topography

• Forward bend test + Scoliometer

What is being measured here?

• Risser grade

• Cobb Angle

• Corn Angle

• I hate geometry

What is being measured here?

• Risser grade

• Cobb Angle

• Corn Angle

• I hate geometry

How often should you monitor the curvature of a patient with scoliosis?

• Three months

• Six months

• Yearly

• Every other year

What would be the initial management of a patient with a Cobb angle of less than 20 degrees?

• Referral to Orthopaedics

• Referral to Child Oncology

• Observation

• Physical Therapy

• C + D

A 14 year old female is following up in your office for scoliosis after initially presenting with a chief complaint of back pain. She has been getting her radiographs every six months, but recently her Cobb angle has increased from 14 degrees to 25 after being stable for 2 years. She already participates in physical therapy. What would be the next best step?

• Surgical consultation

• Referral to child oncology

• Risser grading

• Stop physical therapy

• A + C

A patient with newly diagnosed scoliosis has a Cobb angle of greater than 30 degrees but less than 40, what is the next best step?

• Observation

• Risser Grading

• Bracing + Physical Therapy

• Surgical Referral