Mass Screening Examination of Scoliosis for School Children
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Evaluation of scoliosis screening using Moire topography in school children
Objective Screening of school children for scoliosis is an orthopedic examination that has a direct effect on the health of these children. Screening can be performed using various methods. Since 1983, in our prefecture, we have used Moire topography for screening. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence rate of scoliosis diagnosed by screening school children using Moire topog...
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عنوان ژورنال: Orthopedics & Traumatology
سال: 1979
ISSN: 1349-4333,0037-1033
DOI: 10.5035/nishiseisai.28.51