Presentation
Back pain and abnormal posture
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Scoliosis of the spine with convexity to the right side and apex at T8. Cobb's angle is measured at 25°.
There is also scoliosis of the lumbar spine with convexity towards the right side. Its apex is at L2/3 level.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates S-shaped thoracolumbar scoliosis. The measured Cobb's angle at the thoracic curvature is 25°. Scoliosis is defined as lateral spinal curvature with a Cobb angle of 10° or more. Surgical management is usually necessary if Cobb's angle is more than 50°.