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Scoliosis
An abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone in which part of the spine looks curved to the left or right.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What is congenital scoliosis?
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I'v a 10 yrs. old daughter who has an S shape congenital scoliosis more than 45*, there was no noticable progress & no pain. what are the options?
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20years ago had l-4 spinal fusion for congenital scoliosis now as an adult uncontrollable pain. what do you recommend?
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Does having scoliosis surgery disqualify you for the U.S. military?
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How do people get scoliosis?
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What is thoracogenic scoliosis?
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how do doctors diagnose Scoliosis?
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