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Scoliosis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Scoliosis is diagnosed based on the signs listed above. The school nurse or physical education teacher frequently performs the forward bending test on students in school. X-rays show the degree of scoliosis when special measurements are made of the X-ray films. X-rays may also reveal the cause of the curvature. An instrument called an inclinometer measures the amount of rotation of the rib cage.