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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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Dr. Natalie Geary answered

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.

Dr Weston agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2013

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Natalie Geary answered

Dr Weston agreed

Dr. Mark Weston answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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