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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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Curve
Measurement:
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Curves that are greater than 20 degrees require
treatment.
They use this information to decide how best to
treat the scoliosis.
In doing so, rib and flank prominence
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caused by the scoliotic rotational deformity is more
visible and can be measured with an inclinometer
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The larger the curve is, the more likely it will progress (depending on the amount of growth remaining).
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Evaluation:
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After a complete general history and physical examination, a focussed musculoskeletal and neurological spine examination is performed. |
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Simple tips for parental diagnosis: |
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Idiopathic scoliosis can go unnoticed in a child because it
is rarely painful in the formative years. Therefore, parents
should watch for the following "tip-offs" to scoliosis
beginning when their child is about 8 years of age:
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uneven shoulders
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one side prominent shoulder blade
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uneven waist
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uneven hips
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leaning to one side
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Any one of these signs warrants an examination by the family
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Straight kids back campaign executes school check ...
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Straight kids back campaign executes school check ...
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Families frequently inquire as to whether exercise, posture, mattresses, shoes
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