Medical history and physical examination for scoliosis
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Medical history and physical examination for scoliosis
A medical history for scoliosis includes gathering information about:
- Age.
- Age at first menstrual period.
- Family history of scoliosis.
- General health disorders.
- The presence of heart or urinary tract problems at birth.
- Past severe illnesses, operations, or injuries.
A physical examination to diagnose scoliosis includes:
- Visually examining the back in several positions (such as standing straight and bending over).
- Checking for birthmarks or other skin problems.
- Examining the function of the brain and spinal cord and muscle strength.
- Possibly measuring height and weight.
- Measuring leg lengths.
Credits
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | August 30, 2007 |
| Last updated: | August 30, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedics |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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