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Kyphosis or scoliosis==which is a bigger medical problem for a teenager?
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Usually scoliosis: More scoliosis in teen ager than kyphosis.
Answered 6/30/2021
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Hard to say: It is hard to say and is primarily based upon the size of the spinal deformity. In general, severe cases of scoliosis are much more likely to cause medical problems such as heart or lung failure than kyphotic deformities. Thank you for your question.
Answered 3/16/2013
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