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Table 7 Flexibility ≥ 50% as a predictor of scoliosis with syringomyelia in "idiopathic" scoliosis underwent operation

From: The utility of superficial abdominal reflex in the initial diagnosis of scoliosis: a retrospective review of clinical characteristics of scoliosis with syringomyelia

 

Syringomyelia

No syringomyelia

Total

 

Flexibility ≥ 50%

6

17

23

PPV 26%

Flexibility < 50%

0

29

29

NPV 100%

Total

6

46

52

 
 

Sensitivity 100%

Specificity 63%

  
  1. "idiopathic" included idiopathic scoliosis and scoliosis with syringomyelia