Early detection is crucial to prevent lifelong complications and emotional distress, especially in adolescent girls.

Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients: Comorbid Disorders and Screening Michael P Horan; Todd A Milbrandt Disclosures Pediatr Health. 2009;3 (5):451-456. 0 ...

Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients: Comorbid Disorders and Screening Michael P Horan; Todd A Milbrandt Disclosures Pediatr Health. 2009;3 (5):451-456. 0 ...

The number of scoliosis cases has not increased, but in 2004, the U.S. Preventative Task Force called for an end to a century-long practice of screening in schools, citing that it wasn’t cost ...

A REPRESENTATIVE from the Department of Orthopedics at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) said that they advocate for early diagnosis of scoliosis, especially among elementary students. Dr ...

People with scoliosis have a spine that curves to the side greater than 10 degrees. Khloee’s spine had 36-degree curve when she first went to Primary Children’s Hospital for treatment.

An eye exam is much more detailed than a vision screening and includes examination of: The external eye and pupils Refraction, which tests both your near and distant vision for sharpness Dilated ...

Scoliosis is a treatable condition, but only if detected early. Greater awareness of the condition and its dynamics will greatly aid in patient care moving forward.

The Scoliosis Assessment app uses a mobile device camera to scan a person’s back and provides an assessment of the back’s asymmetry. The app could potentially replace current assessment tools ...

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is becoming a common spinal disorder among adolescents. The traditional methods of scoliosis screening are labor-intensive and can result in unnecessary referrals and ...