Risser Sign in ScoliosisCurrent as of: March 21, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
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Risser Sign in ScoliosisTopic OverviewThe Risser sign helps measures the risk that a curve in the spine ( scoliosis ) will get worse, or progress. It measures how much mature bone has developed (ossification) in the upper rim of the pelvis (iliac crest). Values range from 0 (least ossification and greatest risk of progression) to 5 (complete ossification and least risk of progression). This is determined by an X-ray . Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofMarch 21, 2017
Current as of: March 21, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
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