Early Identification of Idiopathic Scoliosis

It's quite common for parents to miss out on the structural abnormality like a Scoliosis, which develops in the adolescent age (commonly girls>boys):

So here are a few pointers to know and seek appropriate medical help-

🗣️Head not centred to the body
🗣️Uneven shoulders
🗣️Uneven waist angle: the gap between arm to the trunk is wider on one side
🗣️One hip is more prominent than the other
🗣️The spine is not straight
🗣️ A visible hump on bending forward

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