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What will i do to prevent my scoliosis getting larger?

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It depend: In general, the severity of the scoliosis depends on the degree of the curvature and whether it threatens vital organs, specifically the lungs and heart. 1-less than 20 degrees require obsevation. 2-moderate (between 25 and 70 degrees). It is still not clear whether untreated moderate scoliosis causes significant health problems later on. 3-70 degree reuired special surgical attention.

Answered 2/16/2013

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

It depends: It depends in part on the size of your curve and whether or not you are still growing. If you are still growing, curves less than 30 degrees are usually just followed and curves 30-45 degrees are braced to try to prevent progression. If you are done with growth, curves less than 45 degrees usually don't progress, but greater than 45 do. Thank you for your question.

Answered 12/31/2022

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