Table 2 Reliability study for Pruijs's scoliometer readings.
From: Study of trunk asymmetry in normal children and adolescents
Scoliometer readings | Intra-observer error | Inter-observer error |
|---|---|---|
standing forward bending test | Â | Â |
Thoracic (T4-8) | 1.82° | 2.63° |
Thoracolumbar (T11-L1) | 3.24° | 3.33° |
Lumbar (L3-5) | 4.04° | 4.29° |
sitting forward bending test | Â | Â |
Thoracic (T4-8) | 2.15° | 3.73° |
Thoracolumbar (T11-L1) | 2.55° | 2.13° |
Lumbar (L3-5) | 4.09° | 4.10° |