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Idiopathic Scoliosis less than 40 Degrees POSNA Core Curriculum
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Describe the physical examination of a patient with suspected scoliosis
Describe indications for imaging studies of patients with scoliosis
Describe the gross pathologic anatomy of idiopathic scoliosis, emphasizing the 3 dimensional configuration of the deformity
Discuss the risk of progression for a 20 degree curve in a skeletally immature individual
Describe the natural history of a patient with a 30 degree thoracic curve, a 30 degree thoracolumbar curve, and a 30 degree lumbar curve at skeletal maturity
Discuss the role of bracing for idiopathic scoliosis
Discuss current thought regarding etiology of idiopathic scoliosis
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Added: Sun Jul 29 2007