Article
Validation of DNA-based prognostic testing to predict spinal curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Spine - 1 Dec 2010
Ward Kenneth, Ogilvie James W, Singleton Marc V, Chettier Rakesh, Engler Gordon, Nelson Lesa M
Abstract excerpt
STUDY DESIGN: Validation of a prognostic DNA marker panel. OBJECTIVE: The goals of this study were to develop and test the negative predictive value of a prognostic DNA test for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and to establish clinically meaningful endpoints for the test. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Clinical features do not adequately predict which children diagnosed with minimal or mild AIS will have the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
