Degenerative Scoliosis: Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Workup
This spine surgery lecture is about clinical presentation and diagnostic workup in degenerative scoliosis.
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Lecturer: Emmanuelle Ferrero, MD
Ref.ID: 4_4_ferrero
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.064
What you will cover in this lecture
Two types of scoliosis are commonly observed in adulthood: progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis or de novo degenerative scoliosis which developed on a previously aligned spine. The 3 chief complaints in adult scoliosis are pain (low back pain or radiculalgia), progressive deformity and aesthetic request. Therefore, diagnostic workup should include medical history and clinical exam with pain evaluation, neurologic exam, alignment evaluation (spine and hip). Fullspine AP and lateral radiographs are mandatory to assess global and local alignment in coronal and sagittal plane. Bending and traction films are useful to assess curves reducibility. MRI and CT scan complete the radiographic workup.
Learning Objectives
- To elicit a proper clinical history and perform adequate clinical examination.
- Order appropriate imaging modalities.
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Emmanuelle Ferrero, MD
- Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, France
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Degenerative Scoliosis: Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Workup
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