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What to do if i am a 16 year old apprentice mechanic with severe scoliosis. will surgery make me lose my apprenticeship?
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See your surgeon.: A lot of operations to correct scoliosis are a big deal and can take several months to recover from, during which it may be difficult for you to work.
Answered 9/26/2016
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