How to measure the angle of scoliosis

Scoliosis can be measured by observing, first, the degree of curvature in the back of the toddler. The second, requires a full-length spine film. A full-length spine film generally sees scoliosis, which generally occurs in one direction with possible vertebral rotation, and should find the vertebra with the most severe scoliosis and the greatest angle of scoliosis, as well as the vertebra with the greater inclination at the top and bottom of the beginning of the scoliosis. A horizontal line is drawn from the edge of each of the two vertebrae, and the angle of intersection is the angle of scoliosis. After the angle measurement, pay attention to the degree of measurement, generally divided into several degrees, generally <10 degrees can continue to observe without special treatment, 10-25 degrees can be observed or brace fixed, 25-40 degrees need brace fixed, if > 40 degrees or observation process every six months scoliosis aggravated, such as every six months increase in angle are large, such as 2-5 degrees, it is recommended to consider surgery.