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Can mild scoliosis become worse with age?
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Yes it can: sure it can. The more the Cobb angle, the higher the risk/rate of progression over time.
Answered 8/20/2017
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Scoliosis : No. The cut off seems to be a Cobb angle of 40 degrees. Greater than 40 degrees will likely have progression thoracic scoliosis in later in adult life. Lumbar scoliosis is a different situation which is usually degenerative disc disease and will have a different natural history of progression.
Answered 8/20/2017
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Yes: Progression depends on size of curve and age. To assess your chances of progression go to : http://espine.com/scoliosis/
Answered 8/23/2017
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