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It's a strange question, but does the atlas bone have anything to do with scoliosis?

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Dr. William Newton answered

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No: You skull sits on this bone and would not be involved in typical scoliosis.

Answered 8/29/2014

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A member asked:

It's a strange question, but does the atlas bone have anything to do with scoliosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Newton answered

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