Scoliosis screening

The term "scoliosis" orginates from the Greek word meaning crooked, and involves lateral curvature and rotation of the spine. Although it can span all age groups, the deformity is most frequently seen in normal, rapidly growing, preadolescent or adolescent children. Because most of the ser...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1978-05, Vol.61 (5), p.794-797
Main Authors: Dunn, B H, Hakala, M W, McGee, M E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Female
Humans
Male
Mass Screening
Referral and Consultation
Scoliosis - diagnosis
Scoliosis - therapy
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Summary:The term "scoliosis" orginates from the Greek word meaning crooked, and involves lateral curvature and rotation of the spine. Although it can span all age groups, the deformity is most frequently seen in normal, rapidly growing, preadolescent or adolescent children. Because most of the serious consequences of scoliosis can be prevented, it is a deformity particularly amenable to early diangosis and proper treatment. It is therefore important that the health care community and general public be knowledgeable about the deformity; that screening programs be promoted in every locality; and that pediatricians focus particular attention on the spine during the adolescent growth spurt.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.61.5.794