May bending radiographs be replaced by recumbent CT scans in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis?

ConclusionSpinal curves showed a significant correlation between bending radiographs and recumbent images (CTS). In our group of patients, a Cobb angle of the minor curve of less than 35 degrees in the CTS indicated that this minor curve was non-structural.

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Source: European Spine Journal - July 31, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research