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Kids Health: Scoliosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article explains what scoliosis is and how it affects those who have it. Here, you can read brief responses to the questions, "how is scoliosis diagnosed?" and "what do doctors do?"
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Scoliosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com gives excellent information about scoliosis, including a picture, signs of scoliosis, screening information, diagnosis and treatment information, and how scoliosis progresses with treatment.
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Spine Anatomy: Abnormal Spine

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out images and brief descriptions of various spine abnormatlities, including a ruptured disk, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, snd arthritis.
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WebMD

Web Md: Scoliosis

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth review of the condition of scoliosis can be found here. Read about its causes, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, risk factors, how it can be treated, and prevention measures. The different types of scoliosis are also discussed,...