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Allergies›Musculoskeletal conditions›Bone diseases›Spinal disease›Scoliosis

Scoliosis

An abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone in which part of the spine looks curved to the left or right.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

Is a type of:Spinal disease

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common	Extremely rare	Very rare	Rare	Common	Very common
Baby0-2				Common
Preteen6-13					Very common
Teenager14-18					Very common
Young adult19-40					Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60					Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Back

Symptoms

Abnormal curvature of the spine

Curved spine, shoulders uneven height

Other treatments

Exercise or physical activity

Physical therapy

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