Radiation-free monitoring
Built around standing MRI instead of repeated scoliosis x-rays.
ScoliSnap monitoring
Standing MRI that lets you see the curve under gravity.
ScoliSnap helps families follow scoliosis with standing MRI instead of relying on repeated x-rays alone. Because the scan is done upright, the curve is viewed while the spine is bearing weight under gravity rather than while lying flat. Families can review current MRI availability in California or Oklahoma and request a screening or monitoring visit even if they are not active Scoliosis Care Centers patients.[2]
Not just for SCC patients
Families can create an account and request ScoliSnap screening or monitoring even if they are not currently in treatment with Scoliosis Care Centers.
Made for regular follow-up
ScoliSnap offers a practical, lower-cost way to follow scoliosis over time when standing MRI monitoring is appropriate.
Radiation-free
ScoliSnap gives families a radiation-free option for scoliosis screening and follow-up when standing MRI is the right fit for the clinical situation.[1][2]
Standing under gravity
Unlike a traditional MRI done lying down, ScoliSnap is designed to image the spine upright so the curve can be seen with gravity on it.[2]
Fast visits
Designed around quick scan options for screening and monitoring visits.
Standing MRI under gravity
The curve is viewed upright under gravity rather than flattened into a lying-down position in a traditional MRI.
Why families use ScoliSnap
Built for earlier detection and monitoring in the position that matters most: standing.
ScoliSnap is built to look directly at the spine instead of relying only on surface screening or rib hump checks. That gives families and care teams a clearer view when the goal is to screen or monitor scoliosis with more direct imaging information.[1]
We use standing MRI as a radiation-free follow-up option when the clinical situation supports it, while still imaging the curve upright under gravity rather than flattening the spine into a lying-down position.[2]
That is the core value of ScoliSnap: giving families another way to follow scoliosis more regularly, with less concern about repeated radiation exposure, while seeing the curve in a more real-world standing position.[2]
Educational note
This is not about replacing your doctor. It is about giving families another monitoring option.
ScoliSnap should be presented as an imaging and monitoring service, not a substitute for clinical judgment. Families still need a treating clinician to interpret next steps, treatment goals, and when more complete diagnostic imaging is needed.
ScoliSnap is most useful when families understand exactly what it offers: radiation-free monitoring, fast visits, and standing MRI that images the spine upright under gravity rather than in a lying-down position.[1][2]
Current availability
Find a ScoliSnap MRI option near you.
Right now, MRI clinic availability for ScoliSnap is limited to California and Oklahoma. More regions are planned as the network grows.
California
Current MRI clinic availability for ScoliSnap screening and monitoring visits.
Oklahoma
Current MRI clinic availability for families who want radiation-free scoliosis follow-up.
More locations
Additional regions are planned as the ScoliSnap network expands.
Availability note
Families outside California or Oklahoma can still create an account and be notified as additional ScoliSnap MRI locations open.
How scheduling works
Create an account and request the right visit type.
Create an account, choose the ScoliSnap visit that matches your child's needs, and request the currently available region for your visit.
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Create an account
Create a ScoliBase account so your family can access ScoliSnap scheduling.
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Choose the visit
Select ScoliSnap Screen, Screen+, or Monitor based on whether you need a first look or a follow-up check.
3
Pick your current region
Request the California or Oklahoma MRI option that is closest to your family, with more locations planned later.
Before you book
Families do not need to be in a full treatment program with us to create an account and request a ScoliSnap visit. ScoliSnap is available for families seeking radiation-free scoliosis follow-up and upright MRI imaging under gravity.
What you can book
Three ScoliSnap visit paths inside your account.
Visit type availability can depend on whether this is your first ScoliSnap visit or a follow-up monitoring appointment.
ScoliSnap Screen
A fast baseline scan for families who want a clearer picture of whether a curve is present.
ScoliSnap Screen+
An expanded screening visit with more review before next-step planning.
ScoliSnap Monitor
A follow-up monitoring visit to compare changes over time after an initial screen.
Ready to request a visit?
Create an account and request ScoliSnap screening or monitoring near you.
References
Sources used on this page
This page is educational and marketing-oriented. Families should use their treating clinician's advice for diagnosis, imaging decisions, and treatment planning.
- [1] Scoliosis Care Centers. Scoliosis Screening | ScoliSnap Screen Standing MRI.
- [2] Scoliosis Care Centers. Scoliosis Monitoring | ScoliSnap Standing MRI.
- [3] Shakil H, Iqbal ZA, Al-Ghadir AH. Scoliosis: review of types of curves, etiological theories and conservative treatment. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014.
- [4] Simony A, et al. Incidence of cancer in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients treated 25 years previously. Eur Spine J. 2016.
- [5] Schmitz A, et al. A new MRI technique for imaging scoliosis. Eur Spine J. 2001.