Can i join the military with scoliosis???

Question

i have had scoliosis for a few years now.and i have never got surgey on my back yet. will the catch my scoliosis in my physical before joining the military???

Answer 1

Well they DO check for scoliosis in the physical screening. Whether or not they will completely reject you for it I don't know.

Answer 2

u can but they will put you in serious medical conditions and it can take a few months 2 a year b4 they fully decide  

Answer 3

sorry friend,but you probably wouldn't even make it through basic.

Answer 4

There is lumbar scoliosis greater than 20 degrees, thoracic scoliosis greater than 30 degrees, and kyphosis or lordosis greater than 55 degrees when measured by the Cobb method.

Don't lie if you get caught it will be far worse.

Answer 5

Highly unlikely you'll pass your physical examination and they are sure to disqualify you if you try to conceal your condition...

Answer 6

Lumbar scoliosis greater than 20 degrees and thoracic scoliosis greater than 30 degrees as measured by the Cobb method is disqualifying for entry. The source below is the medical standard.

As for "catching" your condition, a spinal deviation of that degree will cause a pelvic tilt. When you face away from the examiner while nude, the lower fold of one buttock will be below the level of the other buttock's lower fold. So, it is easily found, even without an x-ray.