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I had an x-ray recently and the results mention ed "convex left curvature of the dorsal spine". what does that mean?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Scoliosis: The thoracic (dorsal) spine has curve convex to left, also called levoscoliosis.Convex means curving out or extending outward (oposite of concave) Severity of scoliosis is greater with greater degree of curvature.

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Answered 3/17/2015

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