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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a curving of the spine. The spine curves away from the middle or sideways.
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Basic Info
- Symptoms
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- Causes
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- No known cause
- Tests
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- History and Physical Exam
- Spinal X-Ray
- Treatments
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- Spinal Fusion
- Application of Back Brace
- Spinal Fusion with Graft
- Drugs
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- No Known Drug Therapy
- Risk Factors
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- Family history of Scoliosis
- Adolescents, Female
- Complications
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- Shortness of Breath
- Spinal Degenerative Disorder
- Prevention
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- No known prevention
- Doctor Specialties
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- Pediatrician
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Internist
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