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How much curvature of the spine would be considered scoliosis?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

15 degrees: Under 15 degrees is called spinal asyemtry is a common normal variant.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 11/6/2018

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10 degrees: By definition, scoliosis is any curve 10 degrees or larger.

Answered 11/6/2018

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