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28 yrs old was diagnosed w thoracic scoliosis w a 41 curve following w arthritis. i hve pain & muscle spasms. would pain meds or surgery be necessary?
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Scoliosis : Unfortunately this is a surgical curve magnitude. Better do surgery earlier before the inevitable curve progression and a more complicated and risky surgical scenario occurs.
Answered 7/9/2016
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