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scoliometer

a scoliometer is an instrument that is used to estimate the amount of curve in a person's spine. it may be used as a tool for testing or as follow-up for scoliosis, a deformity in which the spine curves abnormally.

a scoliometer is similar to a level and is placed across the back at the peak (apex) of the curve. the amount of tilt in the back is estimated in degrees.

doctors use x-ray images of the spine to diagnose scoliosis.

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