Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a 3-dimensional deviation of the spine whereby the spine bends sideways (laterally) and rotates axially. The degree of lateral deviation of a curve is typically measured via ‘Cobb’ measurement taken from an A-P x-ray while the rotation (ATR) is most commonly measured direct on the patient via the widely used ‘Scoliometer’. As we have numerical values to indicate the size of a scoliosis curve and, through multiple studies, we know what factors effect progression and outcome, we are able to apply mathematical formula to make treatment predictions. We have developed (or are developing) formula for the following calculations: