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scoliosis comp

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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.  
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IR size for scoliosis series   14 X 36 lengthwise  
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SID for scoliosis series   60” minimum  
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Radiation protection for scoliosis films   collimate, shield at ASIS, beast shielding, PA projection  
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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.  
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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.  
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Name the 4 curves of the spine   cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic  
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Which curves are convex anteriorly?   cervical and lumbar  
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Name the lordotic curves of the spine   cervical and lumbar  
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Which curves are concave anteriorly?   thoracic and pelvic  
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Name the kyphotic curves of the spine   thoracic and pelvic  
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What are primary curves of the spine?   thoracic and pelvic curves are present at birth  
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Scheurmann’s disease   kyphosis onset in adolescence  
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Spondylolysis   breaking down of the vertebra  
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Intervertebral joint types   cartilaginous symphysis  
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Zygapophyseal joint types   synovial gliding  
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Costovertebral joint types   synovial gliding  
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Costotransverse joint types   synovial gliding  
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Sacroiliac joint   synovial irregular gliding or synovial fibrous  
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