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What complications can arise from minor scoliosis, spine curvature?
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Progression: A truly mild scoliosis usually is almost completely asymptomatic and does not cause any problems. The only significance of a mild curve is that, if the person is still growing, the curve can progress, and so should be followed. Thank you for the question.
Answered 3/28/2013
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Idiopathic scoliosis: Idiopathic (spontaneous without a cause) scoliosis is not a painful condition. Back pain in scoliosis is similar to that of people with a straight spine unless lumbar curves exceed 30-50 degrees and thoracic curves exceed 50-70 degrees. Curve progression occurs with aging by about .5 degree per year. It is not likely to "compress organs" or cause breathing, heart or neurologic probs unless severe.
Answered 12/9/2013
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