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What is rotatory levoconvex scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine?
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∙ 14y ago
Scoliosis refers to a curvature of the spine when looking at it from the front or the back (A to P, or P to A). This is very important, because the spine has normal curvatures when viewed from the side. The term scoliosis is used even when the curvature is mild.
Normally a spine is straight when you look at it from front to back. It runs in the same direction that a necktie does.
This particular curve, a levoconvex scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine, runs from the low back area, maybe from the area where your belt would cross your low back (or lumbar spine) up to the mid-back, which is the area of your back that have ribs (or thoracic spine).
The term rotatory means that the vertebrae making up this curvature are rotated so that their spinous processes are pointed towards the concavity, which is the right side in this case.
Obviously, this question is regarding a radiology report, otherwise the term "rotatory" would not likely have been used. Hopefully, these x-rays were taken while the patient was standing (weight bearing films), otherwise they will not accurately depict the true curvature. Basically, films taken to assess/measure a scoliosis need to be taken with the patient standing up evenly on both feet.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoA scoliosis is a curvature of the spine which is leaning either right (dextro) or left (levo). In addition to a curve a rotational element is also occurs and the vertebra are rotated in the direction of the curve rotatory scoliosis. The thoracolumbar spine is the spine from the chest to the low back or lumbar region. There are a variety of causes and treatment for this condition. Best to see an orthopedist or chiropracter. Orthopedics by the way comes from the Greek words ortho(straight) and pedis(children) and is the field of medicine devoted to raising straight not curved (scoliotic) children.
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∙ 11y agoWhen the vertebrae rotate as well as having abnormal curving of the spine in general. The curvature usually indicates a lateral direction for the curve to increase. Can be 2 directional... one way in the upper spine and the opposite in the lower spine.
Treatment depends on the degree of progression. If it is in the early stages, one needs to consider what is the causative factor and start a reversal of the progression..If advanced, requires surgery with splinting...(either metal bars or the latest approach is the implanting of springs)..
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∙ 13y agoThe Thoracolumbar area of the spine includes the lower thoracic vertebrae and the upper lumbar vertebrae.
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∙ 12y agoan abnormal curve where the midback meets the lower back
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What is thoracolumbar spine?
Levoscoliosis is the term that describes a spinal curve to the left. Thoracolumbar scoliosis is a curvature that includes vertebrae in the both portions of the spine.
What is mild levoconvex scoliosis in the thoracic spine measuring 10 degrees?
It is mild. It might look somthing like this - /
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
What is mild levocurvature through the thoracolumbar region?
Scoliosis refers to an abnormal twisting of the spine. Rather than being in perfect alignment, the vertebrae are sometimes out of alignment relative to the vertebrae above and below them. When the vertebrae of the thoracic spine - the middle section of the spine where the ribs attach - can be seen to progressively twist to the left, the condition is called levoscoliosis.
What is scoliosis of the lumbar spine?
Scoliosis of the lumbar spine is an abnormal sideways curve in the spine of the lower back.
What is the disorder of Scoliosis?
scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine
Can scoliosis mean the spine has a twist?
yes that is what scoliosis is
Were is scoliosis located in the spine?
Scoliosis can be located in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar area of the spine Cervical = neck Thoracic = mid spine Lumbar = lower spine
What is positional change or scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine.
Does scoliosis is a permanent damage?
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. If untreated, yes, it is permanent. There are things that can be done to straighten the spine.
What is thoracolumbar spondylosis?
Thoracolumbar spondylitis can be referred to as lumbar spondylitis or cervical spondylitis. Thoracolumbar refers to the lumbar or thoracic vertebrae. It is a form of arthritis due to age-related disease in joints and the spine.
Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine?
Unfavorable ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine means that your posture is in an unnatural position stemming from your middle, lower back. This could mean that you are stuck in a hunched or side leaning position.
