Veebral rotation in scoliosis is checked in-: (A) Forward bending, (B) Backward bending, (C) Sideways, (D) Without bending
Answer is A. *The forward bending test is very sensitive in demonstrating the veebral rotation that takes place in a structural scoliotic curve. *Quantification of the rotation is done by measuring the rib hump by use of inclinometer or scoliometer. Ref: Oski's Paediatrics, Principles and practice p.2488