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Most cases of scoliosis are detected when the curvature is mild or moderate
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Full information about scoliosis illustrated with pictures
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What is scoliosis? What is the prevalence globally and local
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What are the signs & symptoms? |
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Symptoms of scoliosis include back pain, leg length discrepancy, an
abnormal gait, and uneven hips. Patients with Scoliosis may have one
shoulder higher than the other, a "prominent" shoulder blade and rib
cage when bending forward and visible curving of the spine to one side. |
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Often the first indication of scoliosis is when an adolescent or
parent notices that clothes no longer fit correctly (for example,
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How Does the Doctor
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Medical history—The doctor talks to the patient and
the patient’s parents and reviews the patient’s records to look for
medical problems that might be causing the spine to curve, for
example, birth defects, trauma, or other disorders that can be
associated with scoliosis.
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Medical history may include questions about the parent’s genealogy.
Are there other family members with scoliosis? If so, how did the
scoliosis progress and what treatment was provided? |
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Physical examination—
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The doctor looks at the patient’s back, chest, pelvis, legs, feet, and skin.
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Families frequently inquire as to whether exercise, posture, mattresses, shoes
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