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Risser sign
The Risser sign measures how much mature bone has developed (ossification) in the upper rim of the pelvis. It helps measure the risk that a curve in the spine (scoliosis) will get worse, or progress. Values range from 0 (least ossification and greatest risk of progression) to 5 (complete ossification and least risk of progression). This is determined by an X-ray.
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