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How can scoliosis cases be treated after 21 years beside surgery ?
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Varies: Curves less than 45 degrees in a 21 year old do not necessarily need any treatment at all as they tend to not progress once someone finishes their growth. If any treatment done at all, it usually centers on treating symptoms that can stem from scoliosis. Curves greater than 45 degrees do tend to continually progress, even in the adult patient; although the speed of progression varies.
Answered 7/13/2017
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