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The top view for analysis of scoliosis progression

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
Using computerized spinal analysis, a new top view was developed that displays the spine as if the observer were above and looking down on the patient. Serial top views were obtained of 12 patients with idiopathic scoliosis. In five patients with clinically stable curves, the top views showed no change. One patient with an enlaring rib hump was seen on the top view to have progressive kyphosis but stable scoliosis. Six patients with progressive scoliosis all demonstrated collapse of the thoracic curve in the anteroposterior direction. Five of these six patients had associated lumbar curves. Three lumbar curves demonstrated collapse in the anteroposterior direction similar to the collapse of the thoracic curves, and the other two curves appeared elongated in the anteroposterior direction.
OSTI ID:
5850893
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 147:2; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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