Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders

Table 1 Frequency of symmetry and asymmetry in boys.

From: Trunk asymmetry in juveniles

		Symmetry	1	-1	2	-2	Missing	Total
Thoracic	N	1209	264	142	11	3	16	1645
	%	74.22	16.21	8.72	0.68	0.18		100.00
Thoraco – lumbar	N	1155	275	168	22	9	16	1645
	%	70.90	16.88	10.31	1.35	0.55		100.00
Lumbar	N	1118	302	169	28	12	16	1645
	%	68.63	18.54	10.37	1.72	0.74		100.00

Scoliometer readings are obtained at standing forward bending position. 1: mild right asymmetry (ATR 1–6°), 2: severe right asymmetry (ATR ≥ 7°), -1 mild left asymmetry (ATR 1–6°), -2: severe left asymmetry (ATR ≥ 7°).

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