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How to stop rib hump from scoliosis to progress?
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Two things: 1) have a good stretching/strengthening program to keep everything balanced as possible 2) practice good osteoporosis prevention (calcium intake/weight bearing exercise/dexa scan surveillance/meds if necessary).
Answered 5/3/2018
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Surgery: After growth stops, scoliosis curves that were sizable at that point will progress by as much as 1 degree every year. The rib hump goes along with the spine curvature. Unfortunately, the only way to reliably prevent progression at your age is a spinal fusion.
Answered 5/3/2018
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