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Dextroscoliosis: Curvature on the right side

Levoscoliosis: Curvature on the left side

 Rotoscoliosis: Pronounced rotation of the vertebrae

Signs and Symptoms

Rib hump

Asymmetric rib cage

Visible curvature of the spine

Uneven shoulder

Uneven pelvis

Test Results

Radiograph: Shows abnormal curvature of the spine

Computed tomography (CT) scan: Shows abnormal curvature of the

spine

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Shows abnormal curvature of the

spine

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Spine

FIGURE 13-2