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2009 Methodology of evaluation of morphology of the spine and the trunk in idiopathic scoliosis and other spinal deformities

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Description: Conclusion: The consensus was reached on evaluation of the morphology of the patient with idiopathic scoliosis, comprising clinical, radiological and, to less extend, surface topography assessment. Considering the variety of parameters indicated by the panellists, the Cobb angle, yet the gold standard, can be seen neither as the unique nor the only decisive parameter in the management of patients with idiopathic scoliosis.
Methodology of evaluation of morphology of the spine and the trunk in idiopathic scoliosis and other spinal deformities - 6th SOSORT consensus paper
Kotwicki T, Negrini S, Grivas TB, Rigo M, Maruyama T, Durmala J, Zaina F, and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) t Scoliosis 2009, 4:26

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Kotwicki et al
Institution: Scoliosis
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Language: English

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