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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for scoliosis
  1. Scoliosis (image) 
    Abnormal curvature in the spine is known as scoliosis, and generally begins just at the onset of ... growth. Most junior high schools routinely screen for scoliosis because, if caught early, progressive spine curvature can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1114.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Scoliosis (image) 
    Lateral curvature of the spine, scoliosis, is a relatively common condition. The majority of individuals with scoliosis do not require surgery or braces because their condition is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1728.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Signs of scoliosis (image) 
    Scoliosis may be suspected when one shoulder appears to be higher than the other, there is a ... pelvis appears to be tilted. The treatment of scoliosis can involve the use of a brace or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19466.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Scoliosis brace (image) 
    One type of treatment for scoliosis is the use of a brace. The brace works by exerting pressure on the back and ribs to push the spine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19467.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Forward bend test (image) 
    ... in schools and doctor's offices to screen for scoliosis. During the test, the child bends forward with ... along the back could be a sign of scoliosis.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19465.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Spinal fusion - series (image) 
    ... be recommended for: Abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis or kyphosis) Injury to the spinal vertebrae Protrusion ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100121_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Leg lengthening - series (image) 
    ... may stimulate excessive bone growth Abnormal spinal curvatures (scoliosis) Birth defects (congenital deformities) of bones, joints, muscles, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100127_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Spinal fusion (image) 
    ... other treatment surgery may be recommended for the scoliosis. Surgical correction involves correcting the curve (although not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19468.htm - Medical Encyclopedia