Thoracolumbar scoliosis spinal fixation

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Breathlessness

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

Spinal fixation of a moderate thoracolumbar scoliosis convex to the right centered on T6. 

Heart size normal. Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

The appearances of substantial rod fixation of a pronounced thoracolumbar scoliosis.

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