PERANAN RADIOLOGI PADA SKOLIOSIS PENGUKURAN DAN KLASIFIKASI

Scoliosis, a lateral curvature deformity of the spine with Cobb’s angle of 10 0 or more, is a common condition found in adolescent. Spinal growth deterioration is higher in girls and patients with Cobb’s angle more than 25 0 . Good comprehension of radiography technique, curve measurement and classification is important for a radiologist in seeing that scoliosis has substantial shape of curvature. Good reporting will help clinicians to choose appropriate management for each patient’s condition. Radiological examination plays major role in determining the cause, as well as monitoring deformity progression.