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Treatment depends on the cause of the scoliosis, the size and location of the curve, and how much more growing the patient is expected to do. Most cases of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (less than 20 degrees) require no treatment, but should be checked often, about every 6 mon...[read article]

Tests for Scoliosis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.  More
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Medical Procedures for Scoliosis

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Application of Back Brace
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Surgical Procedures for Scoliosis

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Spinal fusion is surgery to fuse spine bones (vertebrae) that cause you to have back problems. Fusing means two bones are permanently placed together so there is no...  More
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To fuse the spine, very small pieces of extra bone are needed. Called bone graft, this bone acts as the cement” that fuses the vertebrae together. Bone graft ...  More
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