How precise are clinical height measurements in scoliosis patients?

Conclusions: Our study found a mean 7 mm clinical height measurement variation between surreptitious measurements by SRS surgeons and standard clinical protocol. This variability can lead to inappropriate treatment decisions if growth is used as an indication for brace treatment. With such variability in clinical height measurement, one may want to consider using criteria for bracing independent of height measurement.
Source: Current Orthopaedic Practice - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Research Source Type: research