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Why is it possible to have a costochondritis when you have a scoliosis?just curious.
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Good question: Scoliosis is a congenial over-curvature of the spine. Costochondritis is inflammation of the ribs and the muscle/tendon structures around them. Scoliosis is a chronic condition wheras costochondritis is an acute or short-term condition. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/3/2016
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