APP 2026: Talk Straight with Scoliosis

References:

Hresko MT, Talwalkar V, Sschwend RM. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: common questions and answers. Am Fam Physician. 2020;101(1):19-23.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Idiopathic scoliosis in children and adolescents. https://www.aaos.org
National Institute of Health. Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis overview. https://www.nih.gov
 

Target Audience

APP Providers

Learning Objectives

Review causes of scoliosis, focusing on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)

Identify clinical signs of scoliosis

Identify risk factors for progression of scoliosis

Understand the role of non-operative and operative management for scoliosis
 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
05/20/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$5.00
Rating: 
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Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$5.00
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