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Instability
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Spondylolisthesis
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Scoliosis Instrumentation
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Degenerative Scoliosis
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Kyphosis
KEY FACTS Terminology Accentuated thoracic ± reduced normal cervical, lumbar lordotic spinal curvature Normal 20-40°, hyperkyphotic if > 40° Curvature secondary to vertebral anomalies, degenerative spine disease, or idiopathic causes Imaging Accentuated dorsal thoracic curvature on lateral image Look for…
Scoliosis
KEY FACTS Terminology General term for any lateral curvature of spine (≥ 10°) Imaging Lateral curvature of spine Returns to midline at ends of curve Rotational component common Most commonly thoracic or thoracolumbar Imaging approach Radiography for initial diagnosis Multiplanar…
Introduction to Scoliosis
Terminology Scoliosis is considered to be present when there is a coronal plane curvature of the spine measuring at least 10°. However, treatment is not generally instituted unless the curvature is > 20-25°. The curvature may be balanced (returning to…
Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia
KEY FACTS Terminology Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SED) Group of generalized skeletal dysplasias primarily involving vertebrae, proximal epiphyseal centers Affected patients demonstrate short trunk, neck, and limbs with normal hand and foot size Imaging Platyspondyly, vertebral hypoplasia & underossification, abnormal epiphyses ±…
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
KEY FACTS Terminology Genetic disorder of type I collagen resulting in bone fragility Classified into 4 types based on clinical, genetic, and radiographic criteria You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
Achondroplasia
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