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Question | Answer |
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Eval criteria for PA scoliosis series | thoracic and lumbar spine, 1” of iliac crests seen, vertebral column aligned with IR, marked correctly. |
IR size for scoliosis series | 14 X 36 lengthwise |
SID for scoliosis series | 60” minimum |
Radiation protection for scoliosis films | collimate, shield at ASIS, beast shielding, PA projection |
Positioning for PA scoliosis | pt. sitting or standing straight, CR entering the midpoint of the cassette and collimated to include 1” of the iliac crests. MSP centered to IR, suspend respiration. |
How to determine the primary curvature on a scoliosis film | elevate the hip or foot on the convex side of the primary curvature 3-4”, the primary curvature will not change. |
Name the 4 curves of the spine | cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic |
Which curves are convex anteriorly? | cervical and lumbar |
Name the lordotic curves of the spine | cervical and lumbar |
Which curves are concave anteriorly? | thoracic and pelvic |
Name the kyphotic curves of the spine | thoracic and pelvic |
What are primary curves of the spine? | thoracic and pelvic curves are present at birth |
Scheurmann’s disease | kyphosis onset in adolescence |
Spondylolysis | breaking down of the vertebra |
Intervertebral joint types | cartilaginous symphysis |
Zygapophyseal joint types | synovial gliding |
Costovertebral joint types | synovial gliding |
Costotransverse joint types | synovial gliding |
Sacroiliac joint | synovial irregular gliding or synovial fibrous |