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• Schooliosis
  ...(pronounced sko-lee-OH-sis) is a term often mistakenly used to refer to [[scoliosis]], a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of th ...to be a mispronunciation or misspelling of the term "scoliosis". The term "scoliosis" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "skoliosis" which means "a bending"
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• Kyphoscoliosis
  ...of the [[spine]]. It involves both [[kyphosis]] (outward curvature) and [[scoliosis]] (sideways curvature). ...yphoscoliosis" is derived from two Greek words: "kyphos" meaning hump and "scoliosis" meaning crookedness.
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• Adams Forward Bend Test
  ...tɛst/) is a physical examination procedure primarily used to screen for [[scoliosis]], a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of th ...ny asymmetry in the back or rib cage, which could indicate the presence of scoliosis.
  1 KB (203 words) - 06:33, 12 February 2024
• Boston brace
  ...ɪs) is a type of [[orthosis]] specifically designed for the treatment of [[scoliosis]]. It was first developed in the 1970s by an orthotist named William Miller ...at apply pressure to the spine, helping to correct the curvature caused by scoliosis.
  2 KB (234 words) - 22:00, 8 February 2024
• Harrington rod
  ...is a type of [[orthopedic]] device used in [[spinal surgery]] to correct [[scoliosis]] and other curvatures of the spine. ...wever, they have largely been replaced by more advanced systems that allow for more natural spinal movement and alignment, such as the [[Cotrel-Dubousset]
  1 KB (214 words) - 03:54, 9 February 2024
• Cobb angle
  ...uantify the magnitude of spinal deformities, particularly in the case of [[scoliosis]], [[kyphosis]], and [[lordosis]]. The Cobb angle is named after the Americ ...f deformities of bones or muscles. This includes conditions like scoliosis for which the Cobb angle is used.
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• Boston
  ...n brace]], a type of orthopedic brace primarily used in the treatment of [[scoliosis]] and [[kyphosis]]. The term is derived from the city of Boston, Massachuse ...oston brace]]: A type of orthopedic brace used to treat conditions such as scoliosis and kyphosis. It is a type of thoraco-lumbo-sacral-orthosis (TLSO) and is a
  2 KB (265 words) - 16:15, 4 February 2024
• Ullrich disease
  ...a muscle or joint). Other symptoms may include [[respiratory problems]], [[scoliosis]] (curvature of the spine), and [[skin abnormalities]]. ...s. These genes provide instructions for making a protein that is essential for the normal functioning of muscles and other tissues.
  2 KB (266 words) - 20:05, 9 February 2024
• Okamoto syndrome
  ...bnormalities may include short stature, abnormal curvature of the spine ([[scoliosis]]), and abnormalities of the fingers and toes. Okamoto syndrome is caused by mutations in a gene. The exact gene responsible for the condition is currently unknown. It is thought to be inherited in an [[a
  2 KB (223 words) - 23:34, 9 February 2024
• Amyoplasia
  ...e of [[arthrogryposis multiplex congenita]] (AMC), which is a broader term for conditions involving multiple joint contractures present at birth. Amyoplas ...nied by muscle weakness and underdevelopment. Other symptoms can include [[scoliosis]], facial abnormalities, and difficulties with breathing and swallowing.
  2 KB (219 words) - 23:01, 5 February 2024
• Central core disease
  ...uscle tone), and [[developmental delay]]. Some individuals may also have [[scoliosis]] (a sideways curvature of the spine), [[hip dislocation]], and susceptibil ...es instructions for making a protein that plays a key role in muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles). Mutations in the RYR1 gene disrupt the functio
  2 KB (286 words) - 22:17, 11 February 2024
• Hardcastle syndrome
  * Abnormal curvature of the spine ([[scoliosis]] or [[kyphosis]]) Treatment for Hardcastle Syndrome is symptomatic and supportive. It may include physical
  2 KB (234 words) - 03:43, 11 February 2024
• X-linked myotubular myopathy
  ...-uh-thee) is a severe genetic disorder that primarily affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles) and occurs almost exclusively in males. ...n is caused by mutations in the [[MTM1]] gene, which provides instructions for producing an enzyme called myotubularin.
  2 KB (246 words) - 20:24, 7 February 2024
• Hunchback
  ...h, or it can develop over time due to various medical conditions such as [[scoliosis]], [[osteoporosis]], or [[spinal tuberculosis]]. The severity of the hunch * [[Kyphosis]]: A medical term for a hunchback condition, characterized by an excessive outward curve of the s
  2 KB (259 words) - 20:00, 5 February 2024
• Osteochondrodysplasia
  ...of the disorder may also affect the spine, leading to conditions such as [[scoliosis]] or [[kyphosis]]. Treatment for osteochondrodysplasia is typically focused on managing symptoms and improvi
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• Aicardi syndrome
  ...e brain. Affected individuals may also have distinctive facial features, [[scoliosis]] (curvature of the spine), and [[hand deformities]]. There is currently no cure for Aicardi syndrome. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive, and may include
  2 KB (293 words) - 20:26, 9 February 2024
• Klippel–Feil syndrome
  ...spine. Other associated conditions can include [[Sprengel's deformity]], [[scoliosis]], and [[hearing loss]]. Treatment for Klippel–Feil syndrome is typically focused on managing symptoms and preve
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• Thoracic insufficiency syndrome
  ...rmal respiration or lung growth. This condition is often associated with [[scoliosis]], [[rib fusion]], and [[spinal deformities]]. Treatment options for thoracic insufficiency syndrome may include surgical intervention, such as
  2 KB (212 words) - 04:43, 12 February 2024
• Polyaxial screw
  ...e alignment of the vertebrae is not straightforward, such as in cases of [[scoliosis]] or [[kyphosis]]. * [[Scoliosis]]: A medical condition in which a person's spine has a sideways curve.
  2 KB (271 words) - 17:34, 9 February 2024
• Achard syndrome
  * [[Scoliosis]]: A sideways curvature of the spine. Treatment for Achard Syndrome is usually focused on managing symptoms and improving quali
  2 KB (256 words) - 03:50, 9 February 2024

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