Question

The following medical scenario presents information on one of the pathological conditions discussed in this chapter. Read the scenario carefully and select the most appropriate answer for each question that follows. Ginger Black, a 15-year-old patient, is visiting her pediatrician today for a physical. The health care professional explains to Ginger and her mother that Ginger will be screened for scoliosis today during her physical exam. Ginger asks the health care professional if there are any symptoms of scoliosis. The health care professional would respond by explaining to Ginger and her mother that symptoms of scoliosis are:

Answer 1

Scoliosis is very common amongst disorder that is counted as disability it diagnosed more in teens, especially females. It is often develops during early adolescence, that is in between 15 to 19.

The symptoms of scoliosis are:

unevenness in the shoulder height and waistline.

Head position, its slightly tilted

Hip height or position, the pelvis shifted to one side.

Shoulder blade height or position.

The way the arms hang beside the body when standing straight.

The way the sides of the back look when bending forward.

Bump on the back.

unevenness in the shape of the rib cage at the back, when the bending forward.

Walking problems and pain like tingling or pain.