Online Medical Books for Scoliosis

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2. Scoliosis: Introduction
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SCOLIOSIS
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is there a history of trauma? Patients with scoliosis and a history of trauma should be suspected of having a thoracic or lumbosacral sprain, fracture, or herniated disk. Is the neurologic examination abnormal? Abnormal neurologic findings ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scoliosis & Kyphosis
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Scoliosis is a curve of the spine in the coronal plane (i.e., lateral curve) that is often associated with a rotational deformity as well. Kyphosis is an alteration in normal spinal curvature in the sagittal plane, and it refers to a curve with an anterior... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scoliosis
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Idiopathic scoliosis often does not progress enough to require treatment and observation is sufficient. Painful scoliosis is a serious complaint, as an underlying condition may be the nidus of the curvature. Surgery is performed to fuse progressive curves greater than 50°,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scoliosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that may occur in the thoracic, lumbar, or thoracolumbar spinal segment. The curve may be convex to the right (more common in thoracic curves) or to the left (more common in lumbar curves). Rotation... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Scoliosis
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine, may be found in the thoracic, lumbar, or thoracolumbar spinal segment. The curve may be convex to the right (more common in thoracic curves) or to the left (more common in lumbar curves). Rotation of the vertebral column... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

SCOLIOSIS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The many causes of this deformity of the spine can be recalled by applying the mnemonic MINTS. M—Malformation prompts the recall of osteogenesis imperfecta, congenital hemivertebra, Marfan syndrome, and ... READ EXCERPTS »

Know how to recognize and manage scoliosis because an early diagnosis and treatment are especiallyimportant to prevent serious consequences
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Elizabeth Wells, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data, Make a Decision When to Screen Scoliosismaybecongenital,neuromuscular,degenerative,oridiopathic.The spine should be examined in all pediatric patients as part of routine... How to Screen ... Treatment ... Consequences of Missing Scoliosis ... Do Not Miss Other Conditions Presenting with Scoliosis ... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »