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Just diagnosed with scoliosis - what do i do?
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Scoliosis: Ask your doctor who gave you the diagnosis what the plan is. This depends on many factors such as age, symptoms, degree of curvature, type of scoliosis.
Answered 3/14/2014
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Be seen: I would be seen by a specialist to discuss thoroughly. Many cases need no treatment whatsoever. Treatment is primarily based upon the size and location of the curve, the age if the patient, and any symptoms that might be associated.
Answered 5/24/2015
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