A member asked:

I am 24 years old and got xrays on my back. i have scoliosis and arthritis on four of my vertebrae. do i need to see a rhematologist?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

You are a bit: Young to have arthritis. If there was a prior injury or if there is significant scoliosis a orthopedic consult may be in order. Rheumatology could help if you have a spondyloarthropathy.

Answered 8/19/2015

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Consequence: You've had scoliosis for many years and this is now causing degenerative wear and tear in some of your vertebrae. You should consult a spine surgeon.

Answered 8/19/2015

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