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My spine is curved in s shape after an accident since when i was 11. now i am 26 its only about having a posture like that and nothing else. shoul i call it scoliosis or not?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Scoliosis =scoliosis: If you have a spinal curve for any reason, symptoms or not, it carries the label of scoliosis. Most cases are relatively minor & rarely cause problems.

Answered 4/11/2020

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A member asked:

My spine is curved in s shape after an accident since when i was 11. now i am 26 its only about having a posture like that and nothing else. shoul i call it scoliosis or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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