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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Screening skeptics do not deny that for a small segment of the population, scoliosis is a serious condition that can, in extreme cases, lead to intolerable pain and compromised organ functioning; they ...