Effectiveness of school scoliosis screening and the importance of this method in measures to reduce morbidity in an Italian territory

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B
Angelo G AulisaRenato M Toniolo

Abstract

Although several procedures for treating scoliosis have been developed, the most effective treatment is still based on early detection. For early diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis, many authors have proposed methods of school screening; however, there is still no standardized screening program. The aim of this study was to evaluate a school screening method and the prevalence and distribution of scoliosis in Italian school children, aged 9-14 years, and to determine if the screening method can reduce morbidity in an Italian territory. The screening program consisted of three steps: the first step was a clinical examination carried out by the school physician and two specialists. In the second step, doubtful cases (presence of a hump between the two sides of the torso, in the thoracic or thoracolumbar region, measured using a hump meter) were evaluated by an orthopedic specialist and subsequently controlled every 6 months either clinically or by radiographic examination. The third step was the classification of the scoliosis and procedures for treatment. All patients were scheduled for a follow-up program and were evaluated during the subsequent 3 years. Statistical analyses were performed with GraphPad Prism 6. A total of 8995 ...Continue Reading

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