{"id":"69a234b0efd4f1d917504340","name":"Spine X-Ray Scoliosis Assessment","slug":"spine-x-ray-scoliosis-assessment-2","description":"Structured template for PA and lateral radiographic evaluation of thoracic and lumbar spine with scoliosis assessment and spinal curvature measurements.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Spine"},"tags":["spine","scoliosis","thoracolumbar","cobb measurement","kyphosis","lordosis","pa and lateral views"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"PA and Lateral Views of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine","aiInstructions":"Use the imaging views and anatomical region specified in the technique section. Format as '[View Type] View(s) of [Anatomical Region]'."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior imaging is mentioned in the input, document the date and type. Otherwise use the default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"PA and lateral radiographic views of the thoracic and lumbar spine were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific radiographic projections performed (PA, lateral, oblique, etc.) and the anatomical region(s) evaluated. Include examination date if provided. Note any special positioning or technique modifications."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Evaluation of the thoracic and lumbar spine demonstrates the following:","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Include all spinal curvature measurements with specific degree values. Document the direction and extent of any scoliosis. Describe kyphosis and lordosis measurements. Note visualization limitations and measurement methodology used.","fields":[{"name":"Scoliosis","defaultText":"No scoliosis identified.","aiInstructions":"If scoliosis is present, document the direction of concavity (right or left), anatomical extent (thoracic, lumbar, thoracolumbar), severity grade (mild/moderate/severe), and measured angle in degrees. If absent, use default text."},{"name":"Thoracic Kyphosis","defaultText":"Normal thoracic kyphosis.","aiInstructions":"Document the measured kyphotic angle in degrees. Characterize as normal, increased, or decreased. If measurements are provided, include the specific degree value."},{"name":"Lumbar Lordosis","defaultText":"Normal lumbar lordosis.","aiInstructions":"Document the measured lordotic angle in degrees. Characterize as normal, increased, or decreased. If measurements are provided, include the specific degree value."},{"name":"Iliac Apophyses","defaultText":"Iliac apophyses are well visualized and normal.","aiInstructions":"Document visualization quality (well-visualized, poorly visualized, not visualized) and any relevant findings. Note if visualization is limited due to radiographic technique or positioning."},{"name":"Vertebral Bodies","defaultText":"Vertebral bodies are normally aligned without acute fracture or significant degenerative changes.","aiInstructions":"Document alignment, height, and any abnormalities such as fractures, wedging, or degenerative changes if mentioned in the input. Use default text if no abnormalities are noted."},{"name":"Intervertebral Discs","defaultText":"Intervertebral disc spaces are preserved.","aiInstructions":"Document disc space height and any degenerative changes if mentioned. Use default text if no abnormalities are noted."},{"name":"Measurement Methodology","defaultText":"Spinal curvature measurements were obtained using the Cobb method.","aiInstructions":"Document the measurement technique employed (Cobb method, etc.). Note any limitations in measurement accuracy due to incomplete visualization of the spine on single radiographic films."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Mild concave right scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine.","aiInstructions":"Summarize the primary findings concisely. Include scoliosis classification, severity, and direction. Include significant measurements for kyphosis and lordosis if present. Omit detailed measurements and measurement methodology from the impression; focus on clinically significant diagnoses and abnormalities."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Spine X-Ray Scoliosis Assessment radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/spine-x-ray-scoliosis-assessment-2","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/spine-x-ray-scoliosis-assessment-2","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a234b0efd4f1d917504340","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/spine-x-ray-scoliosis-assessment-2","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:19.024Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}