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Can scoliosis develop over the years if you do not have a history during your teen years? does bad posture cause scoliosis?
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See below: Scoliosis occurs in roughly 4% of the adult population. 15% have degenerative scoliosis that developed after skeletal maturity. Approximately 85% of adults have idiopathic scoliosis that occurred during adolescence. .At your young age and no history of adolescent scoliosis-it is unlikely you will develop scoliosis. Bad posture does not cause scoliosis. Curvature >30 degrees needs follow up.
Answered 1/6/2014
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Degen. Scoliosis: Degenerative scoliosis can get progressively worse over the years and is due to aging as well as the deterioration of the facet joints in the spine. Bad posture can be a contributing factor. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask. Deuk spine institute.
Answered 9/28/2016
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