The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and the Magnitude of Curve at Diagnosis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Retrospective Chart Review.
Natalie WoodsKristy Dm WittmeierKathy MulderBrenden DufaultBrian BlackPublished in: Orthopedic research and reviews (2022)
The relationship between BMI varied by curve location within this cohort, in which most patients presented with a BMI <85th percentile. Findings highlight the importance of sensitive history taking and careful physical examination for early detection of scoliosis.