Pediatrics Musculoskeletal System: Scoliosis

Hello Everyone, here is a Musculoskeletal dysfunction lecture on Scoliosis made easy to understand to help aide in your study sessions. I have gathered all of the important information from my PEDS Book (London et al 4th edition) that will prepare you for your nursing test whether it is for school or NCLEX.

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Idiopathic scoliosis usually is diagnosed during the preadolescent growth spurt; screenings are important when growth spurts occur.

Surgical (spinal fusion, which may be done by thoracoscopic surgery, placement of an instrumentation system, or use of metallic staples placed into vertebral bodies) and nonsurgical (bracing) interventions are used; the type of treatment depends on the location and degree of the curvatures, the age of the child, the amount of growth that is yet anticipated, and any underlying disease processes.

Long term monitoring is essential to detect any progression of the curve.

Monitor for superior mesenteric artery syndrome (caused by mechanical changes in the position of the child's abdominal contents during surgery) and notify the HCP if it occurs; symptoms include emesis and abdominal distention similar to what occurs with intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus.

Adam's test video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EPii3Pz6V0

A positive Adam's Test video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n__zHzbdsEI

Spinal fusion Animation on Lumbar Region Video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zOMOLEG9lg

Spinal fusion Animation on Neck Region Video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WID1p_UJZIM

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