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Sitting HeightAka: Truncal Height
- Indications
- Growth velocity to determine growth spurt
- Used in Scoliosis assessment
- Protocol (as used in Sciolosis observation)
- Measure every 3-4 months during expected growth spurt
- Technique
- Measure standing height
- Measure sitting height
- Measure height in standard chair
- Subtract height of seat from sitting height
- Determine truncal height
- Subtract sitting height from standing height
