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Review Question - QID 6085

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QID 6085 (Type "6085" in App Search)
What risk factor is most associated with progression of idiopathic scoliosis to a curve requiring surgery?

Curve magnitude of more than 20 degrees at menarche

2%

26/1161

Curve magnitude of more than 30 degrees at the peak height velocity

62%

719/1161

Curve magnitude of more than 30 degrees at skeletal age 12 years

7%

87/1161

Curve magnitude of more than 30 degrees at Risser grade 2

25%

295/1161

Curve flexibility of less than 50% at Risser grade 2

2%

24/1161

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The magnitude of the curve at the time of the peak height velocity is the most prognostic sign in relationship to surgery. More than 70% of curves that measure more than 30 degrees at this time are likely to reach surgical range.

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