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A member asked:

I am in a back brace for scoliosis my 2 curves is 60 degrees and my bottoms is 40 . i am tired if wearing the brace what other things could i do ?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Scoliosis : Scoliosis can be treated with a brace. Scoliosis 60 degrees: more likely surgery will be the next thing to consider.

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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