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Summary of findings in presumed idiopathic scoliosis patients
| Features | Number of patients | Number of intra-spinal anomalies | Incidence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent scoliosis | 79 | 11 | 14 |
| Juvenile scoliosis | 11 | 3 | 27 |
| Infantile scoliosis | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| Subtle sensory motor Impairments | 4 | 4 | 100 |
| Abnormal abdominal reflexes | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| Apical thoracic kyphosis | 9 | 6 | 66.6 |
| Painful curves | 5 | 1 | 20 |
| Males | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Females | 78 | 12 | 16 |
