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Scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves abnormally from side to side (S-shaped or C-shaped) rather than being straight. The spine may also be twisted (rotated).

Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD
- Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer Thomas S. Renshaw, MD
- Orthopedics
Last Updated August 30, 2007

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Last Updated: August 30, 2007
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