[Incidence of scoliosis in adolescents of the schools of Parma].

The Author reports about a school screening which was taken during 1979-80 at Parma schools (2283 young people) with an average of 13 years. The inquiry has stated the reason for a request of a radiographic examination in 3,3 X 100 of these young people examined. It showed 14,87X1000 scoliosis over 10 degrees. The Clinical inquiry method (bending test) is used to point out the rotational prominence superior 5 mm, to asymmetry of size triangles, possible anomalies that may be found on the sagital plane (Kyphosis) or for excess of interior arts when superior 10 mm. The team was composed of two M.D. and six therapists; they were helped by the scolastic staff.