Weierman R J, Lowell H A, Nadel C I, Pojedinec J J
Prim Care. 1980 Jun;7(2):287-95.
The scoliotic curve, at greatest risk for deterioration during the adolescent growth spurt, can be diagnosed by the simple procedure of the "bend test." Patients with curves less than 20 degrees need not be referred to a specialist, but continuous evaluation of the progression of the curve by the primary physician is essential until skeletal maturity is attained. Braces can control the progression of the curve, although surgical correction may sometimes be indicated.
在青少年生长突增期恶化风险最高的脊柱侧弯曲线，可通过“弯腰试验”这一简单程序进行诊断。侧弯曲线小于20度的患者无需转诊至专科医生处，但在骨骼成熟之前，由初级医生持续评估曲线进展情况至关重要。支具可以控制曲线进展，不过有时可能需要进行手术矫正。
