title: Spinal deformity.
abstract: Early results of scoliosis screening programs have demonstrated that mild spinal deformity is common, usually nonprogressive, and often requires no specific treatment. The role of the primary care physician is an important one in identifying the rare case, which is secondary to some underlying disorder which itself requires treatment, and the progressive curves, which should be managed by bracing. The informed physician can make this separation efficiently with minimum cost to the family and minimum radiation exposure to the patient.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008141:Lordosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy