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Transient numbness on top of head and thoracic scoliosis link? could scoliosis caused a nerve to be compressed?
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Yes: Nerve root compression occurs frequently in patients with scoliosis. Numbness at the top of the head would have to do with cervical roots being involved.
Answered 7/6/2014
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