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Scoliosis

Assessment and management of spinal curvature.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Musculoskeletal

Clinical Guidelines

Scoliosis - UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) screening recommendation
National
The MAGEC system for spinal lengthening in children with scoliosis (NICE medical technologies guidance [MTG18])
National
2016 SOSORT guidelines: orthopaedic and rehabilitation treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during growth
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline for Best Practice Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity
Local
Early Onset Scoliosis Consensus Statement - Scoliosis Research Society
Local
Guideline for adolescent scoliosis screening in China (public version)
Local
Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
Local
Orthotic Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): Hanger Clinic Clinical Practice Guideline
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

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