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Is scoliosis harmful?
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Possibly: Many people have a minimal degree of scoliosis and it has little effect on them or their lives. Others have progressive scoliosis and it may lead to additional problems with aging. I would suggest evaluation by a scoliosis surgeon (orthopedics).
Answered 12/15/2013
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Varies: Small and moderate sized curves are not usually harmful. Curvatures that progress beyond 60 degrees can begin to affect pulmonary function tests and by 90 degrees can cause clinical signs of cardiac and respiratory compromise. Thank you for the question.
Answered 4/26/2017
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