Scoliosis radiography

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Scoliosis radiography is useful in identifying the degree of the scoliosis curvature (major/minor or primary/compensatory curves), as well as observe its progression to determine the best method of treatment ¹.

Indications

Scoliosis radiographs are performed specifically when the disease is suspected, or when its severity/progression are being measured ¹.

Projections

Protocols for scoliosis radiography may vary depending on each radiology department.

^{Standard projection}

PA/AP view
- visualisation of all thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest
- may be taken erect and supine for comparison ²
erect lateral view
- visualisation of all thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest
- used to identify spondylolisthesis, the degree of kyphosis/lordosis ²

^{Additional projections}

lateral bending PA/AP view
- assesses the range of motion of the spine by having the patient bend laterally to either side

-<p> </p><p><strong>Scoliosis radiography </strong>is useful in identifying the degree of the <a href="/articles/scoliosis">scoliosis</a> curvature (major/minor or primary/compensatory curves), as well as observe its progression to determine the best method of treatment <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Indications</h4><p> </p><p>Scoliosis radiographs are performed specifically when the disease is suspected, or when its severity/progression are being measured <sup>1</sup>.</p><p> </p><h4>Projections</h4><p>Protocols for scoliosis radiography may vary depending on each radiology department.</p><h5><sup>Standard projection</sup></h5><ul>
+<p><strong>Scoliosis radiography </strong>is useful in identifying the degree of the <a href="/articles/scoliosis">scoliosis</a> curvature (major/minor or primary/compensatory curves), as well as observe its progression to determine the best method of treatment <sup>1</sup>. </p><h4>Indications</h4><p>Scoliosis radiographs are performed specifically when the disease is suspected, or when its severity/progression are being measured <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>Projections</h4><p>Protocols for scoliosis radiography may vary depending on each radiology department.</p><h5><sup>Standard projection</sup></h5><ul>
~~-<a href="/articles/scoliosis-paap-view-1">PA/AP view</a><ul>~~
~~-<li>visualisation of all thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest</li>~~
~~-<li>may be taken erect <em>and</em> supine for comparison <sup>2</sup>~~
~~-</li>~~
+<p><a href="/articles/scoliosis-paap-view-1">PA/AP view</a></p>
+<ul>
+<li><p>visualisation of all thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest</p></li>
+<li><p>may be taken erect <em>and</em> supine for comparison <sup>2</sup></p></li>
~~-<a href="/articles/scoliosis-erect-lateral-view-1">erect lateral view</a><ul>~~
~~-<li>visualisation of all thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest</li>~~
~~-<li>used to identify spondylolisthesis, the degree of kyphosis/lordosis <sup>2</sup>~~
~~-</li>~~
+<p><a href="/articles/scoliosis-erect-lateral-view-1">erect lateral view</a></p>
+<ul>
+<li><p>visualisation of all thoracic and lumbar vertebrae of interest</p></li>
+<li><p>used to identify spondylolisthesis, the degree of kyphosis/lordosis <sup>2</sup></p></li>
-</ul><h5><sup>Additional projections</sup></h5><ul><li> <a href="/articles/scoliosis-lateral-bending-view">lateral bending PA/AP view</a><ul><li>assesses the range of motion of the spine by having the patient bend laterally to either side</li></ul>
~~-</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>~~
+</ul><h5><sup>Additional projections</sup></h5><ul><li>
+<p> <a href="/articles/scoliosis-lateral-bending-view">lateral bending PA/AP view</a></p>
+<ul><li><p>assesses the range of motion of the spine by having the patient bend laterally to either side</p></li></ul>
+</li></ul><p> </p>