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Scoliosis primary prevention
Introduction
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 exercising helps prevent development of degenerative scoliosis.
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References
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]