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Dr. says i have very mild scoliosis, not enough to warrant treatment. one leg is slightly shorter & 1 hip slightly higher. could this affect balance?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Scoliosis: It can affect your scoliosis. This may or may not affect balance.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 11/12/2012

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Only if the : Difference in leg length is greater than 3/4 of an inch does it even need to be considered for treatment and only if you have symptoms but it should not affect balance.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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