Scoliosis Screenings
Scoliosis Screening
Scoliosis screening is required for all students in the 6th and 8th grades who attend public school in Georgia.
Understanding Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine.
About 3% of children are affected by scoliosis.
It can occur at any age but is often noticeable between the ages of 9 and 16, when growth occurs rapidly.
Early detection is important to avoid potentially serious problems later in life if a spinal curve is not recognized, treated, and it continues to progress.
The screening test is an observation of the child’s back, shoulders, and hips when standing and bending forward.
Effingham County School District screenings are conducted by Registered Nurses
There are options for how the screening can be completed:
Opt-Out Information
Parents or guardians can choose not to have their student screened for scoliosis by selecting the opt-out option on Form #4400 and returning it to school by set date. If you do not want your child to be screened, or is already under a doctor's care, please return this form.
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