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Xray shows i think t5&6 vert. almost touch on 1 side due to 30deg scoliosis. dr. didn't mention, radiologist did. felt rushed w/dr. future concerns?
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Adult Scoliosis: Scoliosis is an an abnormal curvature of the spine. Can increase in size as long as patient is growing . Adult scoliosis is not likely to progress. No treatment usually needed. Everyone has a slight curve. Yours is mild.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Idiopathic scoliosis: Idiopathic (spontaneous without a cause) scoliosis is not a painful condition. Back pain in scoliosis is similar to that of people with a straight spine unless lumbar curves exceed 30-50 degrees and thoracic curves exceed 50-70 degrees. Curve progression occurs with aging by about .5 degree per year. It is not likely to "compress organs" or cause breathing, heart or neurologic probs unless severe.
Answered 2/26/2014
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