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Inter-Observer and Intra-Observer Reliability of the Risser Sign in a Metropolitan Scoliosis Screening Program

Authors :
Hammond, Kyle E.
Dierckman, Brian D.
Burnworth, Laura
Meehan, Peter L.
Oswald, Timothy S.
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics; December 2011, Vol. 31 Issue: 8 pe80-e84, 5p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Risser staging is one of several criteria used in scoliosis screening programs. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of a radiologist’s Risser interpretations from a large metropolitan scoliosis-screening program when compared to interpretations of 2 pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and 2 orthopaedic residents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02716798 and 15392570
Volume :
31
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48467049
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e318236b1c9