Clinical assessment of scoliosis

Abstract

Scoliosis is a common paediatricand increasingly common adult problem. Clinical and radiological assessment is the first step in the management. This article outlines how to perform a thorough history and examination of a patient with scoliosis drawing out the differentiating features of idiopathic scoliosis from other varieties such as congenital, neuromuscular, syndromic and adult scoliosis.