Hip bone clues could help doctors time scoliosis treatment better
NCT ID NCT04746417
First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doctors can use X-rays of the hip bone to tell how much growing a teenager with scoliosis has left. Researchers checked 70 patients and compared hip bone stages to height and arm length. The goal is to help doctors decide the best time for treatments like braces or surgery.
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Duchess of Kent Children's Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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