Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders

Table 3 Frequency of symmetry and asymmetry in boys.

From: Trunk asymmetry in juveniles

		Symmetry	1	-1	2	-2	Missing	Total
Thoracic	N	1348	143	128	6	4	16	1645
	%	82.75	8.78	7.86	0.37	0.25		100.00
Thoraco – lumbar	N	1335	144	129	13	8	16	1645
	%	81.95	8.84	7.92	0.80	0.49		100.00
Lumbar	N	1282	182	137	19	9	16	1645
	%	78.70	11.17	8.41	1.17	0.55		100

Scoliometer readings are obtained at sitting 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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