Sentence examples for curve size from inspiring English sources

The mean preoperative curve size was 31.5° (32° thoracic and 31° lumbar).

The curve size before start of bracing measured a mean of 31.3°.

A majority of patients have a small curve size while assosiated with a significant coronal imbalance.

There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of age and curve size at start of treatment.

In addition, based on a previous study comparing various types of braces [ 13], 10° was chosen to represent a clinically significant change in curve size.

A variety of risk factors may result in higher curve progression, including female gender, age of 10 12 years, absence of menarche, presence of thoracic curves, curve size at presentation >25 degrees, Risser sign of 0-1, and residual growth potential [ 2– 5].

It has been shown that previously braced patients in their adulthood felt that their body asymmetry was worse than nontreated scoliosis patients, despite similar curve sizes, possibly an effect of long-term bracing before maturity [ 17, 18].

Figure 1 shows samples of actual curves (size reduced for space) given to the evaluators for analysis.

Other model parameters (including photosynthesis vs. light curve, leaf size, and leaf shape) were obtained directly from live beech saplings.

Open image in new window Figure 2 The curve of size distribution (Ag nanoparticles) by number.

Open image in new window Figure 3 The curve of size distribution (Ag nanoparticles) by volume.