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I have been diagnosed with scoliosis, and lately i have been having some right knee pain when being my leg. could this be caused by my spine?

Q: i have been diagnosed with scoliosis, and lately i have been having some right knee pain when being my leg. could this be caused by my spine?

Unlikely: Scoliosis is common, usually minor, &amp; seldom give any symptoms to anyone. At age 30 it would have been stable for a decade or more unless you have a progressive bone disease. If you have knee issues look to the knee for answers rather than scoliosis.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Unlikely: Scoliosis is common, usually minor, & seldom give any symptoms to anyone. At age 30 it would have been stable for a decade or more unless you have a progressive bone disease. If you have knee issues look to the knee for answers rather than scoliosis.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 1/31/2020

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with scoliosis, and lately i have been having some right knee pain when being my leg. could this be caused by my spine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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