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Pregnancy Back Pain Due To Scoliosis
Prognosis
In general, the severity of the scoliosis depends on the degree of the curvature and whether it threatens vital organs, specifically the lungs and heart.
- Mild Scoliosis (less than 20 degrees). Mild scoliosis is not serious and requires no treatment other than monitoring.
- Moderate Scoliosis (between 25 and 70 degrees). It is still not clear whether untreated moderate scoliosis causes significant health problems later on.
- Severe Scoliosis (over 70 degrees). If the curvature exceeds 70...
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Scoliosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Scott J. Luhmann, MD, Instructor in Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of... Read more »
Scoliosis: Braces
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Scoliosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Scoliosis: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Scoliosis: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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