FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves determining sulfated glycosamine glycans in idiopathic scoliosis patient urine. The value being greater than 10.0 mg/mmole of creatinine, repeated examination is carried out 3-6 months later. The value growing within the 15-20 mg/mmole limits and higher, progressive form of idiopathic scoliosis is to be diagnosed. EFFECT: high reliability of prognosis.
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2002-12-20—Published
2000-07-24—Filed