Methodology of evaluation of morphology of the spine and the trunk in idiopathic scoliosis and other spinal deformities - 6th SOSORT consensus paper

Table 9 Position of upper limbs for lateral radiography (% of indications)

Parameter	N	High Prior	Rec	Acc	Not Rec	% of Agreement
Along the trunk	18	44.4	0.0	11.1	44.4	44.4
Crossed on the chest	14	14.3	21.4	42.9	21.4	35.7
Reposed on a support	14	42.9	0.0	28.6	28.6	42.9

N -number of answers, High Prior -highest priority, Rec-recommended, Acc -- acceptable, Not Rec -not recommended;
Comments: (1) upper limbs bent. fingers on clavicles. (2) upper limbs bent 20 cm forward. (3) upper limbs in 45° anterior flexion.

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