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Table 1 Mean magnitude (± standard deviation) of the main thoracic curve and thoracolumbar/lumbar curve and the Th/TL ratio for each of the three curve patterns

From: Further evaluation of the Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale: correlation with curve pattern and radiological deformity

 

TH pattern

DM pattern

TL pattern

MT Curve

42.1 (± 17.2)

38.6 (± 20.3)

14.3 (± 8.4)*

TL/L Curve

20.9 (± 7.9)

34.4 (± 12.6)*

25.5 (± 10.3)

Cobbmax

42.1 (± 17.2)

40.1(± 19.5)

25.5 (± 10.3)*

Th/TL ratio

2.0 (± 0.39)*

1.08 (± 0.24)*

0.54 (± 0.19)*

  1. *Mean significantly different as compared to the other groups (P < 0.05)