Adolescent Scoliosis: Early Detection Is Important And Treatment Options Exist By Cindy Marti, PT, Spinal Dynamics Of Wisconsin

Baby boomers may recall the days of being screened for scoliosis in elementary or middle school. While this practice was common in states across the US for a number of years, it has stopped in many communities. Some may also remember when kids diagnosed with scoliosis wore heavy-looking metal braces. This full-torso brace extended from the pelvis to the base of the skull.

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Filed under: Bones on December 19th, 2008