Radiographic Features - RVAD

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The video titled "OrthoM8" is presented by Harry Benjamin-Laing and focuses on an orthopedic topic—the rib vertebral angle difference (RVA). The video begins with an overview of the RVA, explaining it as the angle difference between the apical vertebra and its associated ribs, particularly in the context of scoliosis. The presenter guides viewers through the process of determining the RVA by first locating the apical vertebra, drawing parallel and perpendicular lines, and identifying specific points on the ribs. He explains that the RVA is calculated separately for both the concave and convex sides of the spine, emphasizing that the difference between these measurements is crucial. The video concludes by warning that a rib vertebral angle difference of 20 degrees or less is usually indicative of a non-progressive form of idiopathic infantile scoliosis. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and like the video for more content.

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