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Scoliosis in Kids

How to Spot It and How to Treat It

Could Your Child Have Scoliosis?

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Kids grow so fast—their bodies are constantly changing—so you might not recognize right away that your child has scoliosis. That doesn't mean you're a bad parent. The following slides show you how to spot scoliosis and what to do about it.

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Written by: Julie M. Gentile.

Reviewed by: Michael W. Hasz, MD.

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Resources

Common scoliosis questions. Scoliosis Research Society Web site. http://www.srs.org/patient_and_family/scoliosis/index.htm. Accessed October 18, 2011.
Treatment options for scoliosis. Scoliosis Research Society Web site. http://www.srs.org/patient_and_family/FAQs/treatment_options_for_scoliosis.htm. Accessed October 18, 2011.

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Information and support. National Scoliosis Foundation Web site. http://www.scoliosis.org/info.php. Accessed October 18, 2011.
Scoliosis. Kid's Health Web site. http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/bone/scolio.html. Accessed October 18, 2011.

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