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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

During my last annual physical, I (Tabitha Rangel) was diagnosed with scoliosis in the lumbar section of my spine. Scoliosis is an “s” or “c” curve in the spine. This curvature can become more ...

(HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for adolescent idiopathic ...

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 ...

The pillar of our bodies, the spine forms a line from neck to pelvis and plays a pivotal role in nearly every movement we make. For people with scoliosis, however, the spine is not a straight line.

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...