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Scoliosis - resources
Resources - scoliosis
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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 Orthopedic Surgeons -- orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00626
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -- www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Scoliosis/default.asp
- Scoliosis Research Society -- www.srs.org
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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
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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
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Review Date: 11/9/2014
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
