Scoliosis measuring apparatus

Apparatus for measuring the extent of scoliosis in an individual, comprising:

• a transverse support member;
• first and second mounting means predeterminedly positioned along said support member;
• means for locking said mounting means in place at any selected position along said support member;
• a pair of reticuled members adopted for respective extension through individual ones of said mounting means to rest at the body location of said individual to be measured;
• with said reticuled members extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of said transverse support member;
• means adapted to releasably lock the extension of said reticuled members through said mounting means;
• and means locatable on said support member for providing an angle indication as to any existing elevational difference between said reticuled members when rested at said body locations;
• with said angle indicating providing means being adjustable in orientation with respect to the position of said support member when in use;
• whereby, with said reticuled member extension locking means adapted to release one of said pair of reticuled members through said mounting means, lineal measurement of any existent scoliosis is obtainable;
• and whereby, with said reticuled member extension locking means adapted to lock both of said pair of reticuled members through said mounting means, angulation measurement of any existent scoliosis is independently obtainable.