Early-onset scoliosis in children aged 4-7 years in Nanjing, China: A cross-sectional study.

Jun SongHong-Xin RuiYa-Chun XieYan WangTing LiXia ChiMei-Lin TongFeng Lin

Published in: Health care science (2024)

Using visual inspection, the Adams test, and an electronic scoliometer to measure the ATR, the present triad method is more sensitive for early scoliosis screening in children with abnormal posture aged 4-7 years. A full spine X-ray is advised in children with an ATR over 4.5° and poor posture.

Keyphrases

early onset
young adults
late onset
dna damage response
high resolution
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
mass spectrometry
dna damage
dual energy