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What sort of imaging is required to diagnose scoliosis in a senior person -78 yr old, male ? Pls advice. Thank you.
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A simple plain xray would suffice, for diagnosis.
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Dr. Raghav Sunil
Spine Surgeon
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Plain X Ray AP and Lateral Views.Scoliosis will show on the AP view.Unless the patient is symptomatic no treatment usually is required at 79 yrs of age
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Dr. Saurabh Bhalla
Occupational Therapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
TO diagnose a scoliosis Xray is required . irrespective of age. Angle of Scoliosis or COBB's Angle can be measured by measuring it on film it self or digitally, only in cases of digital x-rays. Only after knowing the cobb's angle one would be able to precisely tell you what procedure to follow further .i.e (1) Conservative Management using just the therapeutic protocols and posture correction and orhtotic device. or (2) it has to be surgically rectified.
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