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* In addition, x-rays of the spine must be performed when: | * In addition, x-rays of the spine must be performed when: | ||
* The patient presents with atypical curve, low back pain, stiffness, and abnormal posture. | * The patient presents with atypical curve, low back pain, stiffness, and abnormal posture. | ||
* X-rays also help in monitoring the progression of the curve. | |||
==== The comparison of various diagnostic studies for | ==== The comparison of various diagnostic studies for scoliosis ==== | ||
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| style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" | | | style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" |95% | ||
| style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" | | | style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" |35% | ||
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<small> | <small> Thus M.R.I. is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity</small> | ||
===== Diagnostic results ===== | ===== Diagnostic results ===== | ||
The following finding(s) on performing | The following finding(s) on performing M.R.I. are confirmatory for scoliosis: | ||
* | * Abnormality that may be causing the deformity such as hemivertebra, wedge vertebra, and bilamina. | ||
* | * Spinal cord abnormalities such as syringomyelia, tonsillar herniation, and meningomyelocoele. | ||
===== Sequence of Diagnostic Studies ===== | ===== Sequence of Diagnostic Studies ===== | ||
The various investigations must be performed in the following order: | The various investigations must be performed in the following order: | ||
* | * X-rays of spine | ||
* | * M.R.I. | ||
=== Name of Diagnostic Criteria === | === Name of Diagnostic Criteria === | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]
Overview
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
- M.R.I. is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of scoliosis.
- In addition, x-rays of the spine must be performed when:
- The patient presents with atypical curve, low back pain, stiffness, and abnormal posture.
- X-rays also help in monitoring the progression of the curve.
The comparison of various diagnostic studies for scoliosis
| Test | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|
| M.R.I. | 94.4% | 95.5% |
| X-ray | 95% | 35% |
Thus M.R.I. is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity
Diagnostic results
The following finding(s) on performing M.R.I. are confirmatory for scoliosis:
- Abnormality that may be causing the deformity such as hemivertebra, wedge vertebra, and bilamina.
- Spinal cord abnormalities such as syringomyelia, tonsillar herniation, and meningomyelocoele.
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies
The various investigations must be performed in the following order:
- X-rays of spine
- M.R.I.
Name of Diagnostic Criteria
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- Criteria 2
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The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
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There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].