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If the curvature increases in a front to back direction, is it still considered to be scoliosis?
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No: Bavkward bemding is called lordosis forwardis kyphosis. Most thoracic scoliosis flattens out the nomal foward bending hypokyphoisis. Kyphosis is poorly tolerated makes your back work harder to stand.
Answered 1/22/2012
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No: That is called either a kyphosis or lordosis depending on what direction it goes.
Answered 9/23/2012
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