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Cobbs method. Select the upper and lower end vertebrae and draw lines to
represent their transverse axes (usually the superior and inferior endplates,
respectively). From these lines, project intersecting perpendicular lines. The
vertical (not horizontal) angle formed at this intersection represents curve
magnitude. If the vertebral endplates are poorly visualized, a line through the
bottom or top of the pedicles may be used.
Risser-Ferguson method. The angle of a curve is formed by the intersection of
two lines drawn from the center of the superior and inferior end vertebral
bodies to the center of the apical vertebral body; less commonly used.
Dextroscoliosis The convexity of the scoliosis is directed to the right side of the
body.
Double major scoliosis A scoliosis with two structural curves occurring in
different spinal areas.
Double primary scoliosis A scoliosis with two curves occurring in one spinal
areas.
Bone
Malformation
Abnormal
distribution of
muscle
spindles
Asymmetric
Muscle
Weaknesss
weakness
Lateral
curvature of
spine
Muscle
imbalance
Pain
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