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Scoliosis is defined as curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees, as measured on an X-ray. Anything less is simply due to normal variation.
Everyone's spine has natural curves. These curves round our shoulders and make the lower back curve slightly inward. But some people have spines that also curve from side to side, a common condition called scoliosis. On an X-ray, a spine with scoliosis looks more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. Some of the bones in a scoliotic spine also may have rotated slightly, making the person's waist or shoulders appear uneven.
Scoliosis can be progressive. If it becomes symptomatic you may have to consult an orthopedic surgeon.With 24 degree scoliosis it is actually advisable to be under the care of an orthopedic surgeon for oberservation and management.
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