Severe idiopathic scoliosis

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Progressive scoliosis. Pre-op.

Patient Data

Age: 13 years
Gender: Female
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Large double curve, right-convex at T8 and left-convex at L3. No vertebral abnormality. 12 paired ribs. 5 lumbar vertebra.

x-ray

Posterior spinal fusion with bilateral rods and screw fixation.

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