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Table 3 Age in years and Risser sign and curve size in degrees, at first consultation

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