From: Scoliosis detection, patient characteristics, referral patterns and treatment in the absence of a screening program in Norway
Age
Risser sign
Curve size
Mean± SD
Median(range)
Mean±SD)
Brace treatment
12.8±1.9
0(0 to 4)
36.0±8.7
Surgery
14.4±1.7
3(0 to 5)
58.3±10.9
Further observation
15.0±2.0
4(0 to 5)
32.4±9.8
Discharge
16.2±2.0
5(0 to 5)
25.4±8.1