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- $Unique_ID{BRK00092}
- $Pretitle{}
- $Title{Detection of Scoliosis}
- $Subject{spine curvature adolescent Musculoskeletal System Connective Tissue
- Scoliosis symmetrical uneven symmetry curving child care adolescence
- adolescent adolescents teen teens teenage teenager teenagers}
- $Volume{M-17,S-17}
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- Curved Spine Due to Scoliosis*0006301.scf
- Types of Scoliosis: Kyphosis and Lordosis*0006302.scf
- Distortion of the Rib Cage Due to Scoliosis*0006303.scf
- Types of Curves Found in Scoliosis*0006304.scf}
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- Detection of Scoliosis
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- QUESTION: Our school nurse thinks my daughter, age thirteen, might have
- scoliosis. Frankly, I can't see what she is talking about. Is there any way
- I can see for myself?
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- ANSWER: Scoliosis, a sideways (lateral) curving of the spine, usually appears
- in pre- and early adolescence. You, as a concerned parent, can do a
- preliminary screening of your daughter.
- Have her stand tall with her back toward you. Frequently, in scoliosis,
- the head alignment appears to be to one side of the buttocks, one shoulder
- appears higher, one hip seems more prominent, and an unequal distance is seen
- between the arms and body. Now ask her to bend from the waist: In this
- position, both sides of the upper and lower back should appear symmetrical and
- the hips level. Any uneven symmetry in the rib cage or lower back is a
- possible sign of scoliosis. After these preliminaries, if you at all suspect
- scoliosis, call your family physician and tell him your concerns. An
- experienced eye always detects this condition a bit more readily. Scoliosis
- is most easily and effectively treated in the growing years of adolescence, so
- you will want any necessary therapy to start as promptly as possible.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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