Table 3 The angle of trunk rotation (ATR) in the different spinal segments with scoligauge application among school children, Gondar, Ethiopia (n = 1905)
ATR value | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Upper spine (thoracic) | ||
  < 7 degrees | 1861 | (97.7 %) |
  ≥ 7 degrees | 44 | (2.3 %) |
Middle spine(thoracolumbar) | ||
  < 7 degrees | 1882 | (98.8 %) |
  ≥ 7 degrees | 23 | (1.2 %) |
Lower spine(lumbar) | ||
  < 7 degrees | 1889 | (99.2 %) |
  ≥ 7 degrees | 16 | (0.8 %) |
  ATR value ≥ 7 degrees (atleast one region) | 62 | (3.3 %) |