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My 12 year old daughter's hips are different to each other.her right hip is a bit higher. is there anything to worry about? is it scoliosis?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Yes & could be. : If scoliosis is going to worsen, it usually does so during the rapid growth spurt of puberty. Her GP can examine her & refer her to a Pediatric Orthopedist to follow her clinically & with X-rays of the spine to monitor degree of curvature & rotation, if present, every 6 mos. & check for limb (leg) length discrepancy & other abnormalities. They'll need her symptoms & family history of scoliosis

Answered 5/14/2016

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