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80s kids and Med Professionals: Scoliosis exams
Posted on 11/19/22 at 10:33 pm
Posted on 11/19/22 at 10:33 pm
Was or is scoliosis a legitimate widespread problem for kids then or old wives tale turned medical hoax?
Wife and I were wondering about the condition apparently so serious that every grade school student was personally examined for it, exposing their bare backs for the checkup. I see from the Webz that it’s a “very common” thing but I’ve never known anyone that has it.
Wife and I were wondering about the condition apparently so serious that every grade school student was personally examined for it, exposing their bare backs for the checkup. I see from the Webz that it’s a “very common” thing but I’ve never known anyone that has it.
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Posted on 11/19/22 at 10:34 pm to Havoc
Is that the test where they had to stick a finger up you booty?
Posted on 11/19/22 at 10:35 pm to Havoc
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but I’ve never known anyone that has it.
I've knew several in high school and college. One girl in particular that had uneven shoulders.
This post was edited on 11/19/22 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 11/19/22 at 10:36 pm to Havoc
I have scoliosis. What do you want to know
ETA. 28% curvature the last time I had a doctor check my SR year of high school. Its part of the reason why I work out.
My grandma had it, didn’t keep herself up, and had back surgery. Been in a wheel chair ever since
ETA. 28% curvature the last time I had a doctor check my SR year of high school. Its part of the reason why I work out.
My grandma had it, didn’t keep herself up, and had back surgery. Been in a wheel chair ever since
This post was edited on 11/19/22 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 11/19/22 at 10:40 pm to Havoc
Wished they had mri back then. Took 50 years to find out I was born with a narrow spinal canal. Same thing that cooper Manning and Michael Irvin had.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:14 pm to Havoc
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Scoliosis exams
Is that still a thing in schools? Every damn year we had to line up in the gym, take our shirts off, and let the nurse eyeball us. I'm scarred by it, I tell you.
This post was edited on 11/19/22 at 11:15 pm
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:23 pm to Havoc
They did scoliosis exams at my middle school. My friend didn't return to class like everyone else after the exam, so we thought something was wrong. He didn't have the scoliosis, but they discovered one if his hips was slightly larger than the other causing him to fail the exam. Word got out that he was different. He got beat up every day during and after school for several months. This is what scoliosis exams causes: bullying.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:24 pm to Havoc
People had it but sucked it up
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:32 pm to Havoc
All Aggie male students still undergo it. They make the guys remove their pants to conduct a more thorough examination.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:49 pm to Havoc
I know a chick that had it.
She had a 35 deg curve in here spine.
She had surgery to correct it and was like 2-3 inches taller after.
She had a 35 deg curve in here spine.
She had surgery to correct it and was like 2-3 inches taller after.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:57 pm to Havoc
Still fairly common though Im not sure what to do to prevent it.
My son developed it in his mid teens. Terrible S curve. With his shirt off We noticed one hip was higher than the other. Had 2 rods inserted in his back to straighten it as much as possible. Thats been 7 years ago and he’s been fine since. Also a bit taller.
My son developed it in his mid teens. Terrible S curve. With his shirt off We noticed one hip was higher than the other. Had 2 rods inserted in his back to straighten it as much as possible. Thats been 7 years ago and he’s been fine since. Also a bit taller.
This post was edited on 11/20/22 at 12:00 am
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:46 am to Havoc
Very common. I work in diagnostic imaging sales and scoliosis studies are a must have with all new imaging equipment
Posted on 11/20/22 at 1:04 am to Havoc
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Was or is scoliosis a legitimate widespread problem for kids then or old wives tale turned medical hoax?
My understanding is this. In the 80s, there was a belief in the medical community that identifying kids with scoliosis and getting them to use a brace during their teens would help straighten out the spine before adulthood. The idea was to treat it while they were growing so it wouldn't need more severe intervention later. At some point in the 90s or so, it was determined that bracing wasn't as effective as first believed. Coupled with better treatments and surgeries, it wasn't as imperative to identify middle school kids en masse. To my knowledge, scoliosis wasn't more prevalent then or now. Doctors still see it and occasionally it is bad enough to require surgery.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 7:10 am to Havoc
It’s not that uncommon. But it’s really easy to test for, which is why I think they looked at your spine in elementary school. Same reason they test for glaucoma with that puff of air during an eye exam. Ounce of prevention type of thing. That’s Suntiger’s take anyway.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 7:12 am to Havoc
My father and sister have it so we monitored it in me and my brother
Posted on 11/20/22 at 7:24 am to Havoc
Here in Texas kids are checked as 7th graders.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 7:38 am to Havoc
I have Scoliosis but it has never been severe enough to warrant surgery. However, I'm fairly certain it has cost me an inch or so in height.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 8:56 am to Havoc
I grew up in the 80s and knew a girl that had it. She had to wear a back brace during her pre-teen years but was normal by high school. You couldn’t really tell.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:24 am to Havoc
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Was or is scoliosis a legitimate widespread problem for kids then or old wives tale turned medical hoax?
Christ it's not covid...
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Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity. The prevalence of scoliosis is approximately 470-5200 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Patients of all age groups may develop scoliosis.Dec 12, 2018
Scoliosis is a problem for for teens and pre-teens... especially for girls.
The Lions Clubs international has been doing eye screening since I was in grammar school.. No one questions them...
This post was edited on 11/20/22 at 9:27 am
Posted on 11/20/22 at 11:23 am to Havoc
My aunt had it so bad she was almost bent completely sideways.
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