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 Sarah Michelle Gellar Rebecca Romijn Gisele Bundchen
Famous people with Scoliosis Tracy McGrady James Blake
How am I screened for possible scoliosis? A nurse will examine your back You will stand up straight and then bend over
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
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
Any Questions?
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