Is scoliosis a ground to fail medical exam?

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Hi all, my medical exam at St. Lukes is in two weeks. I have a scoliosis, would this be a reason for me to fail the medical exam? My scoliosis is usually visible every time I get an X ray. Thank you guys

[1stLoveRedo 111]

Nope

You are good

Basically the reason one would fail the exam is if they carry a contagious disease ( TB)

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Oh thank goodness! But this will be noted on my medical record I guess?

[M and C 32]

I don't think so. They're more concerned of communicable diseases.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi all, my medical exam at St. Lukes is in two weeks. I have a scoliosis, would this be a reason for me to fail the medical exam? My scoliosis is usually visible every time I get an X ray. Thank you guys

Nope. It isn't contagious.. at least no one has caught it from me

Oh thank goodness! But this will be noted on my medical record I guess?

Sort of doubt it, as that is not what the medical is about. But you will have a CD with a nice picture of it when done...

[Ash.1101 1,755]

I think they'll take basic notes of things they know you already have if they ask if you have anything wrong or prior conditions, but that's about it. My fiance was born with Cataracts in one eye causing him to be about 99% blind in that one, I was worried it'd be an issue at medical but it wasn't. So you should be fine! =]

[chillin4me 15]

no, they will only check for contagious disease, of course they will note all your medical history but scoliosis won't hinder you from your American Dream.

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Thank you guys who took their time to reply. I feel better now, you are all awesome