A member asked:

Can severe scoliosis of 49 degrees cause bone marrow failure? thanks

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: Some conditions that are associated with scoliosis are also associated with marrow failure, but the scoliosis itself does not cause marrow failure.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Lynn Lindaman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: If you are an adult, then 49 degrees really isn't that severe. It definitely won't cause bone marrow failure.

Answered 1/24/2015

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