Scoliosis is an abnormal, excessive, C-shaped lateral curvature of the spine (Turley). Scoliosis is not a disease but a term used to describe any spine curvature. This curvature is only visible from the back view and curves on a coronal plane; if looking that the spine from the side it should still appear with a natural and completely healthy curve. There are three major ways in which the spine can curve. First, is called levoscoliosis, this is a single curve to the left making the shape of the letter C. The second is the opposite called dextroscoliosis. Dextroscoliosis is a single curve of the spine to the right making the shape of a backwards letter C. Finally, the spine can have a levoscoliosis curve and dextroscoliosis curve, creating the
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This is due to the fact that there is generally no pain involved with scoliosis and if their is pain it is mild enough to do undetected. In order to be diagnosed with scoliosis or recognize that you have this, it would be seen visually though a Adam’s Forward Bend Test. This is where a person bends over to touch their toes and another person examines their back. When examining their back, doctors or nurses look for: one shoulder being higher than the other, a scapula sticking out, one side of rib cage is higher, a hip is higher or more prominent, uneven waist, if their body tilts to one side, different arm lengths, and/or if their legs are even (Ullrich, Turley). The Adam’s Forward Bend Test can be done by anyone to and if even one of these things is detected it is essential to go to the doctor, because early detection of scoliosis is essential. The Adam’s Forward Bend Test is also done in most schools for students who are in 5th or 6th grade as another way to guarantee early detection. The final way to diagnose scoliosis is to have an xray done of the spine. A positive aspect of doing an x-ray diagnosis is the x-ray can be used to determine the magnitude of the spine curvature and more accurately determine the best treatment.
This is due to the fact that there is generally no pain involved with scoliosis and if their is pain it is mild enough to do undetected. In order to be diagnosed with scoliosis or recognize that you have this, it would be seen visually though a Adam’s Forward Bend Test. This is where a person bends over to touch their toes and another person examines their back. When examining their back, doctors or nurses look for: one shoulder being higher than the other, a scapula sticking out, one side of rib cage is higher, a hip is higher or more prominent, uneven waist, if their body tilts to one side, different arm lengths, and/or if their legs are even (Ullrich, Turley). The Adam’s Forward Bend Test can be done by anyone to and if even one of these things is detected it is essential to go to the doctor, because early detection of scoliosis is essential. The Adam’s Forward Bend Test is also done in most schools for students who are in 5th or 6th grade as another way to guarantee early detection. The final way to diagnose scoliosis is to have an xray done of the spine. A positive aspect of doing an x-ray diagnosis is the x-ray can be used to determine the magnitude of the spine curvature and more accurately determine the best treatment.