Thousands Of Dallas-Area Residents Suffer From Undiagnosed Scoliosis, USA
About 130,000 teens and young adults that reside in the Dallas Fort-Worth area carry a debilitating, deforming disease with them every day - and in many cases don’t know it. A simple, free screening can quickly determine whether children and teens are suffering from scoliosis, thanks to the Scoliosis Center of Excellence at Medical Center of Plano. A dejected slouch. An awkward gait. A shuffling walk.
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Filed under: Public Health on May 17th, 2008