title: [Systematic Long-term Screening of Scolioses.].
abstract: The authors implemented in a defined region for a period of 14 years screening of scolioses in children, primary screening using Adams' test and secondary screening using a scoliometer. They selected as criterion for detection 5 degrees of asymmetry of the back, corresponding to 17 degrees according to Cobb on X-ray pictures. In three growth stages a total of 603 children with scoliosis were detected, incl. 382 girls and 221 boys. The detection rate was highest in the adolescent period (71 %), the majority of detected scolioses (77 %) were idiopathic. On examination with a scoliometer comparable results were achieved with the technique moiré (false positivity 5.2 %). Deformities of the spine were detected at a level (mainly grade Ib), where follow up and further treatment can be effective. Screening which was implemented involved small costs per child. A positive outcome of the screening was a reduced incidence of severe scolioses and this reduced among others the expenditure on treatment by orthesis of the trunk or surgery. Key words: scoliosis, screening, mechanical scoliometer.
authors.affiliation: Ortopedická klinika FN, Hradec Králové
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blaha
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ettlerová