Scoliosis is defined as a curvature of the spine in the frontal plane of more than 10 degrees on a standing radiograph (X-ray) and, especially in the early stages, can be very difficult to diagnose ...

In a revised recommendation statement on routine screening of adolescents for asymptomatic scoliosis, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) no longer discourages screening but states there is ...

Some people might think that scoliosis is no big deal; that it is just living with a crooked spine. I know otherwise because I have scoliosis. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, usually ...

(Reuters Health) - It’s unclear if all children and teens can benefit from routine screening for scoliosis, according to a new statement from a panel of U.S. medical experts. Even though wearing a ...

Scoliosis is one of the most commonly encountered pediatric spinal deformities. Although 80% of scoliosis case are idiopathic and have no specific comorbid disorders, the pediatric practitioner needs ...

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis screening. The USPSTF has updated its recommendations on screening for idiopathic scoliosis in asymptomatic adolescents. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - Dr. John Dimar with Norton Leatherman Spine just finished what he calls scoliosis season, which is when he's busiest operating on spines. Unfortunately, he says he's seeing ...

Did you know that each year Scoliosis affects 6 to 9 million people in the United States alone and millions more worldwide? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone that can cause ...

Bonnie Flores and Jasmin Dinneen said they expected to find maybe two cases of possible scoliosis at Vallejo’s St. Basil School when they screened for the condition Wednesday and were “alarmed” to ...

As a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal deformity, I see many young patients who are referred for evaluation of scoliosis. Scoliosis is very common, occurring in around 1 in 100 ...