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How could my scoliosis be treated?
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Varies: Treatment is based on the individual patient and in part is based upon the size of the patients curvature and the nature and cause of any symptoms a person may be having. Consider being seen.
Answered 7/19/2014
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Indications: Adult scoliosis is treated surgically for either documented progression of the curve, or disabling symptoms (pain or neurologic changes). For more information visit www.eSpine.com under scoliosis
Answered 11/27/2017
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