Other terms

• Cervical Collars:

  • Cause: Used to support the neck and head in cases of neck injury or trauma.
  • Effect: Helps stabilize the cervical spine and prevent further damage
• Kyphosis:

  • Cause: Abnormal forward rounding of the upper back.
  • Effect: Can cause pain and discomfort, as well as potential breathing difficulties
• Scoliosis:

  • Cause: Abnormal sideways curvature of the spine.
  • Effect: Can lead to uneven shoulders, waist, or hips, and in severe cases, can affect heart and lung function
• Lordosis:

  • Cause: Excessive inward curvature of the spine.
  • Effect: Can cause lower back pain and discomfort, and in severe cases, may affect movement and posture
• Spina Bifida:

  • Cause: Neural tube defect where the spinal cord doesn't develop properly.
  • Effect: Can lead to varying degrees of paralysis, bladder and bowel control issues, and other neurological problems
• Cleft Lip:

  • Cause: Occurs when the tissue that forms the lip does not join completely before birth.
  • Effect: Can affect feeding, speech development, and may require surgical correction