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Scoliosis Screening

Scoliosis Screening. Forsyth County Health Department. What is Scoliosis?. Spine is curved like an S or C instead of being straight. Who could have Scoliosis?. Males and females are equally likely to have it 7-10 children out of 100 may develop scoliosis. Famous people with Scoliosis.

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Scoliosis Screening

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  1. Scoliosis Screening Forsyth County Health Department

  2. What is Scoliosis? • Spine is curved like an S or C instead of being straight

  3. Who could have Scoliosis? • Males and females are equally likely to have it • 7-10 children out of 100 may develop scoliosis

  4. Famous people with Scoliosis • Sarah Michelle Gellar • Rebecca Romijn • Gisele Bundchen

  5. Tracy McGrady James Blake Famous people with Scoliosis

  6. How am I screened for possible scoliosis? • A nurse will examine your back • You will stand up straight and then bend over

  7. How am I screened for possible scoliosis? • Males will remove their shirts • Females will remove shirts if you have an undergarment on, if not the back of the shirt will be lifted to examine your spine • If removing your shirt is uncomfortable for you, please wear a sports bra or swimsuit top under your clothing. Please don’t wear more than 1 layer of clothes • You will be behind a curtain so no one except the nurses will see you • This will take about 1 minute

  8. What happens if the nurse thinks I need to be rechecked? • You will see your doctor for more information and recommendations • You may have an x-ray of your back • You may need to be rechecked in 6 months to 1 year

  9. Any Questions?

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