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What are treatments for scoliosis with a 42 degree curve?
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Depends: At 42 degrees with progression of curve and/or pain, a surgical recommendation can be made to treat a scoliosis. There are patients who do not have surgery, since their curves are stable with minimal or no progression. For patients with stable curves, non-corrective treatments, such as therapy or exercise, are based upon symptoms like discomfort.
Answered 2/27/2013
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How old are you?: 42 degrees is significant, but it depends on if your curve is likely to progress.
Answered 5/29/2016
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