BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuScoliosis - resourcesResources - scoliosis Information The following organizations are good resources for information on scoliosis:ScoliosisScoliosis 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...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -- orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/scoliosis-frequently-asked-questions National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -- www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/scoliosis Scoliosis Research Society -- www.srs.org/patients-and-families US National Library of Medicine, Genetics Home Reference -- ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/scoliosis.htmlAllVideoImagesTogScoliosis - 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.ScoliosisillustrationScoliosis - 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.ScoliosisillustrationRelated Information Review Date: 2/5/2023 Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, or correctness of any translations made by a third-party service of the information provided herein into any other language. © 1997- A.D.A.M., a business unit of Ebix, Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. © 1997- All rights reserved. A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.
Scoliosis - resourcesResources - scoliosis Information The following organizations are good resources for information on scoliosis:ScoliosisScoliosis 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...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -- orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/scoliosis-frequently-asked-questions National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -- www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/scoliosis Scoliosis Research Society -- www.srs.org/patients-and-families US National Library of Medicine, Genetics Home Reference -- ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/scoliosis.html