title: Scoliosis: a straightforward approach to diagnosis and management.
abstract: Scoliosis should be no more intimidating to manage than acute otitis media. This article reviews how to treat patients with the condition before and after referral to a specialist.
authors.affiliation: Shriners Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Jason R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sciubba
authors.forename: Amer F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Samdani
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001915:Braces; D002648:Child; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D011379:Prognosis; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000379:methods