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What are the risks of not getting treated. when you have a s curved spine and spina bifida?

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Depends type/locatio: This depends on a lot of information on the site of the scoliosis, the type, the angles, etc and invovlement of the spina bifida. See your physician and be referred to a specialist evaluate you

Answered 6/29/2015

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Get evaluated: Depends on the amount of curvature, spinal bifida and the neurological problems associated with it. You would need to see a spine specialist who can evaluate you and determine the extent of disease and expected problems in the future. Surgery may not be needed

Answered 7/5/2015

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Compromised breathin: If the scoliosis becomes great enough, it will compromise the expansion of one lung and increase the possibility of respiratory compromise.

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