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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of [[scoliosis]]. | |||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
*There are no established measures for the primary prevention of [[scoliosis]]. | |||
*As the etiology of adolescent [[idiopathic scoliosis]] (AIS) is unknown and the majority of patients are asymptomatic, healthy, active adolescents, there is no system of primary prevention. | |||
*Maintaining a healthy weight, getting proper nutrition and [[Physical exercise|exercising]] helps prevent development of [[Scoliosis|degenerative scoliosis]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rohan A. Bhimani, M.B.B.S., D.N.B., M.Ch.[2]
Overview
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of scoliosis.
Primary Prevention
- There are no established measures for the primary prevention of scoliosis.
- As the etiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is unknown and the majority of patients are asymptomatic, healthy, active adolescents, there is no system of primary prevention.
- Maintaining a healthy weight, getting proper nutrition and exercising helps prevent development of degenerative scoliosis.