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Query: UMLS:C0598853 (
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The problems of
scoliosis
screening in the Federal Republic of Germany are outlined. The main pitfall with regard to the high numbers of very mild scolioses seems to be the disregard of mild forms in connection with Scheuermann's disease, in spite of their good prognosis. This group should be clearly separated, by means of a lateral X-ray, from beginning idiopathic adolescent
scoliosis
, with its doubtful prognosis. Moreover, it is necessary to exclude all curves below 10 degrees shown on the a.p. standing X-ray, not
forgetting
the fact that a seemingly mild
scoliosis
might be due in part to misleading projections and positions. The use of an electronic balance scale may be helpful in this respect.
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PMID:Scoliosis screening in West Germany and its pitfalls with Scheuermann's disease. 408 33
