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A, Radiograph showing initial PA scoliosis of an obese patient with very severe scoliosis that was not readily evident on physical examination because of her large body habitus. BMI at the time of presentation was 34. B, Second obese patient with an initial PA scoliosis view demonstrating a surgical level curve. BMI at the time of presentation was 47.2.
