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What does a mild upper thoracic curvature convex to the left mean? i also have mild wedging of the t11 and t12 vertebral bodies with loss of approximately 5% of vertebral height. is this concerning?

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Dr. Scott Mcgovern answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Spinal alignment: Spinal alignment varies from person to person, and can change suddenly with a fracture, or be abnormal from a childhood curve, such a scoliosis. Since your findings are mild, they may be just your "normal" variation. That is, everybody is shaped a little differently, but it doesn't cause a problem for most. If you have pain, a change in your posture, or an injury, see a spinal specialist.

Answered 8/1/2015

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