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Scoliometer
A scoliometer is an instrument that is used to estimate the amount of curve in a person's spine. It may be used as a tool for testing or as follow-up for scoliosis, a deformity in which the spine curves abnormally.
A scoliometer is similar to a level and is placed across the back at the peak (apex) of the curve. The amount of tilt in the back is estimated in degrees.
Doctors use X-ray images of the spine to diagnose scoliosis.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Robert B. Keller MD - Orthopedics & Caroline S. Rhoads MD - Internal Medicine
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