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Scoliosis Screenings

Scoliosis is a condition that involves complex lateral and rotational curvature and deformity of the spine.

 

 

 

 

 

Symptoms can include:

• Uneven musculature on one side of the spine
• A rib hump and / or prominent shoulder blade, caused by a rotation of the ribcage in thoracic scoliosis
• Uneven hip and shoulder levels
• Asymmetric size or location of breast in females
• Unequal distance between arms and body
• Clothes that do not hang right such as uneven hemlines

Students in grade 6 are screened. Students enrolled in other grades may be screened when a problem is suspected.

Students should wear clothing in which their top can be easily removed. Girls must wear a sports bra or bathing suit top underneath their clothing on the day of the screening.

Following a review of the screening results with the Department of Health school nurse, re-screening may be performed on students with suspected abnormal findings. After re-screening, referral forms may be sent to parents notifying them of a suspected problem.