Post-operative shoulder imbalance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a study of clinical photographs

Conclusions: Proximal trunk symmetry in AIS depends on the symmetry of the base of the neck and shoulder regions. The level of the shoulders, axillary folds along with the base of neck angle, Trapezius angle appear to be key determinants of symmetry.

http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/10/1/31

Source: Scoliosis - November 17, 2015 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: K. MenonHaroon PillayAnbuselvam MNaveen TahasildarRenjit J Source Type: research