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Show me spine t7 thru l3 convexed 15.1 degree.?

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This is a very mild : Curve with a curve having to be more than 10 degrees to be considered a scoliosis . For this size curve in an adult, there is no need for treatment or routine observation. In a child or teenager, it would be monitored for any risk of progression during growth/maturation.

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Answered 1/8/2013

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