1. Forsyth County Health Department
Scoliosis Screening
Forsyth County Health Department

2. What is Scoliosis?
Spine is curved like an S or C instead of being straight

3. Who could have Scoliosis?
Males and females are equally likely to have it
7-10 children out of 100 may develop scoliosis

4. Famous people with Scoliosis
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Rebecca Romijn
Gisele Bundchen

5. Famous people with Scoliosis
Tracy McGrady
James Blake

6. How am I screened for possible scoliosis?
A nurse will examine your back
You will stand up straight and then bend over

7. How am I screened for possible scoliosis?
Males will remove their shirts
Females will remove shirts if you have an undergarment on, if not the back of the shirt will be lifted to examine your spine
If removing your shirt is uncomfortable for you, please wear a sports bra or swimsuit top under your clothing. Please don’t wear more than 1 layer of clothes
You will be behind a curtain so no one except the nurses will see you
This will take about 1 minute

8. What happens if the nurse thinks I need to be rechecked?
You will see your doctor for more information and recommendations
You may have an x-ray of your back
You may need to be rechecked in 6 months to 1 year

9. Any Questions?