A 14-year-old boy was brought to a clinic by his parents when they noticed that their son was developing a spine deformity. The boy recently underwent a growth spurt, following which his spine curvature increased significantly. However, the patient has no complaints of pain in his spine. Examination This patient had a convex right thoracic curve. The height of the right shoulder was higher than the left, and there was a prominent shoulder blade with asymmetrical waist creases and heights of the iliac crests.
On bending forward, a rib hump prominence could be observed in the thoracic region of the spine. The neurological examination was normal. What is the diagnosis? Source : 100 cases in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology (The answer is posted in the comment section below!) ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure…
