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American Academy of Family Physicians

Idiopathic Scoliosis


Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents

The AAFP recommends against the routine screening of asymptomatic adolescents for idiopathic scoliosis. (2004)

(Grade: D Recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsaisc.htm