Adults can get scoliosis too

A doctor measures a patient’s spine using a pedi-scoliometer, which shows the curvature of the spine in degrees, for scoliosis. — Handout

Scoliosis is a condition where a patient’s spine exhibits an abnormal lateral curvature, most commonly forming a C- or S-shape.

In Malaysia, a study indicates that around 2.55% of Malaysians aged 13 to 15 have been diagnosed with scoliosis.