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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Adolescent kyphosis, suspected Scheuermann disease

Recommended: Standing lateral spine X-ray is the preferred imaging study for adolescent kyphosis, suspected scheuermann disease. Wedging of ≥ 3 contiguous vertebrae by ≥ 5°.

Recommended study

Standing lateral spine X-ray

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

Wedging of ≥ 3 contiguous vertebrae by ≥ 5°. Schmorl nodes commonly seen.

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