How helpful are school-based scoliosis screening programs? Should they be reinstated after screening ceased years ago? That brings us to face the factors that constitute a good screening test and the answer we may not want to hear.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 5, 2023

Source:
Canada stopped checking kids’ spines years ago. Why experts say screening should come back

Reference:
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Screening

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