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Aim: Scoliosis is a 3D deformation, in a vast related medical literature, we can find quit a few scoliosis evaluation indices, which are based on back surface data and are generally measured along three planes. The purpose of this study was to assess the usefulness of surface clinical measurements for evaluation of condition by patients with scoliosis in shorter terms. Materials and Method:A total of 40 scoliosis patients, with an average age of 13 years, the average Risser sign 3 and an average angle of curvature of 23.67° according to Cobb were included in this study. In research were looking a correlation between convexity of curve by xray picture and asymmetry of measurement distances.Results: the data analyze is showing a correlation between decrease of clinical asymmetry and reduction of curve by treatment with significance p < 0.01. The trunk surface asymmetry is still difficult to objectify and it depended of new examination technique shall be done more. Conclusion:External measurements of some anatomical points can be use in physical therapy practice for evaluation of condition by patients with scoliosis with significant correlation of convexity of curve.

Introduction: In the new millennium, the medical community still deals with the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis as a three-dimensional (3D) curvature known in India before Hippocrates. However, we doctors that deal with deformities of the spine, stick to Reichalt's rule for treatment according to the size of the curvature and its progression. The aim of our study is to explain our own opinion for progression of bad posture in school children according to physical inactivity and use of video terminals (VT). Materials and methods: We have made some researches about standards of school screening for bad posture and its impact on morphological and functional changes in them. Results: Most of school children spend more than 2 hours in front of video terminals, they have increased body weight, and postural changes in sagittal plane. Discussion: Some postural bad positions in age of intensive growth can became structural. In the era of fast technology development the future generation shall have functional changes on body like result of long standing in bad position. Conclusion: The future studies for bad posture in school children should be aimed to find how much long sitting in front of VT can affect their health in the adult age.

Mammography is one of the screening methods used to detect breast cancer, which is established based on the protocols within a health system. However, many developing countries are unable to avail of this method.Although, other screening methods can be used in rural areas with portable equipment and well-trained radiology technologists. Our investigation aims to determinate the frequency of mammography in radiology departments as a basis for education of radiological technologists. Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the frequency of mammography and mastectomies in the last three years at the Bitola clinical hospital in Macedonia. Results: Upon examining the procedures of 2,373 patients over the last three years, results indicate a high number of diagnosed and treated breast cancer patients. Radiological technologists are involved in the process of diagnosing and treating the disease and also can learn from other medical experts. Discussion: The radiation dose in modern mammography is not as high as in an MRI, and with precise protocols mammography can be used as a screening method in almost every hospital.Conclusion: University-educated radiological technologists can perform some diagnostic methods in rural areas without the supervision of a doctor. Education of these staff could have a huge economic benefit for society, particularly in rural areas in which, an easy access to a full-service hospital is not available.