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Question by  surat (76)

Do kids grow out of juvenile scoliosis?

My daughter is 12 and just got diagnosed.

 
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Answer by  Connie45 (1110)

This is a deformity of the spine and not something one grows out of. In 70% of patients, a brace or surgery is required to prevent progression of the curvature.

 
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Answer by  arthi (336)

Not necessary that every kid grows out of Scoliosis. Only few suffer from this problem. Scoliosis is lateral (sideways) deviation of backbone, caused by congenital or acquired abnormalities of the vertebrae, muscles and nerves. Treatment is with braces and in case of severe deformity surgical correction is the best option

 
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