Case Report

Electromyographic Studies in Idiopathic Scoliosis

Authors: THOMAS R. BUTTERWORTH JR. MD, CHARLES JAMES MD

Abstract

The authors have shown muscular activity by electromyography in some instances of spinal curvature. Such activity is likely to indicate progression of the disease and thus aids in prognosis and indications for spinal fusion.

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