“The pain I had with advanced scoliosis was excruciating, intense, and unrelenting. ”
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scoliosis
Healthy spines have a natural, elegant S shape, curving from the front to the back. However, when a person's spine twists and develops an "S" -shaped side-to-side/lateral curve, it is a condition known as scoliosis.
A common surgical option for scoliosis patients is spinal fusion, where two or more vertebrae are connected together to prevent further progression of the curve. However, there are other treatment options available as well.
about scoliosis
Scoliosis often presents itself, or gets worse, during the adolescent growth spurt and tends to affect girls more than boys.
more about scoliosis
see an animation showing how the spine is affected by scoliosis
from diagnosis to recovery
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