A new study suggests that screening of students for scoliosis may be unnecessary. A study of over 2200 children found 92 students who were referred to a physician. Of these, only 9 needed treatment. The study found the screening may cause undue worry in a group of people already suffering from low self-esteem and poor body image.
Study raises doubts over value of school scoliosis screenings.
Yawn, B.P., et al. A population-based study of school scoliosis screening.