Scoliosis - resources
Resources - scoliosisInformation
The following organizations are good resources for information on scoliosis:
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone's spine naturally curves a b...
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -- orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/scoliosis-frequently-asked-questions
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -- www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/scoliosis
- Scoliosis Research Society -- www.srs.org/patients-and-families
- US National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus -- medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis/
- US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/scoliosis.html
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Scoliosis - illustration
Abnormal curvature in the spine is known as scoliosis, and generally begins just at the onset of puberty and progresses during the period of rapid growth. Most junior high schools routinely screen for scoliosis because, if caught early, progressive spine curvature can be prevented. Scoliosis affects girls much more frequently than boys.
Scoliosis
illustration
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Scoliosis - illustration
Abnormal curvature in the spine is known as scoliosis, and generally begins just at the onset of puberty and progresses during the period of rapid growth. Most junior high schools routinely screen for scoliosis because, if caught early, progressive spine curvature can be prevented. Scoliosis affects girls much more frequently than boys.
Scoliosis
illustration
Review Date: 1/1/2025
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor Emeritus, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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