Cotrel Foundation – Institute of France reminds doctors, health professionals and parents about the importance of early scoliosis screening

 

« earlier detection means better odds to prevent the aggravation of the deformity» Jean Dubousset

Check this video for an easy, quick and dependable test any parent can do at home :

 

 

A  bare-chested child, leans forward, arms hanging down, hands together, pelvis horizontal

 

The smallest asymmetry right or left in the thoracic or lumbar region (gibbosity) will indicate a scoliosis.