Scoliosis
A sideways curvature of the spine.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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