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sbe · July 14th, 2004, 14:05

I can't imagine why scoliosis would be an issue any more than someone with a previously broken ankle full of screws or plates would be an issue.

I was diagnosed with scoliosis in junior high. So was my sister. It is extremely common among young females. Mine was never diagnosed during those checks in junior high; it was discovered when I pinched a nerve in my hip playing softball. Happened because everything was out of line back there.

I went through several years of daily exercises I had to do, once a year xrays, and the curvature improved dramatically. It originally was 13 degrees, which is relatively minor to begin with. I've not seen the doctor for it in probably 14-15 years, and I have never had any issues with my back. And I have a 2nd class medical currently.

July 14th, 2004, 14:05	#12
sbe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KC Posts: 540	Re: Would scoliosis affect my medical? I can't imagine why scoliosis would be an issue any more than someone with a previously broken ankle full of screws or plates would be an issue. I was diagnosed with scoliosis in junior high. So was my sister. It is extremely common among young females. Mine was never diagnosed during those checks in junior high; it was discovered when I pinched a nerve in my hip playing softball. Happened because everything was out of line back there. I went through several years of daily exercises I had to do, once a year xrays, and the curvature improved dramatically. It originally was 13 degrees, which is relatively minor to begin with. I've not seen the doctor for it in probably 14-15 years, and I have never had any issues with my back. And I have a 2nd class medical currently.