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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Patient evaluation in idiopathic scoliosis: Radiographic assessment, trunk deformity and back asymmetry

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Pages 7-25 | Accepted 24 May 2010, Published online: 03 Jan 2011

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