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What causes levocurvature of the lumbar spine? is it congenital or just a product of age. my doc is on maternity leave still so shes not a resource
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Left: A levocurvature of the lumbar spine refers to a leftward curve of the spine (scoliosis). Management depends upon the severity of the curve.
Answered 9/18/2017
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