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I notice the top section of the spine of my 7 year old son seems bent, with one shoulder higher than other. anything to worry about?
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Scoliosis: Please have him checked by a qualified pediatric orthopedist or pediatrician. Any curvature of the spine needs to be addressed early, before it progresses to cause disabilities.
Answered 5/18/2013
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Scoliosis: I would worry he might have scoliosis one shoulder higher than other is a physical sign of scoliosis im sure an exam by pediatrician can sort it out or family medicine.
Answered 5/19/2013
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