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How Common is Scoliosis?

Illustration showing the difference between a normal spine and a spine with scoliosis curvature.

2-4% of adolescents will develop Scoliosis Scoliosis is a condition where the spine develops abnormal side to side curves.  These curves have to exceed 10 degrees measured using a cobb angle and they have to exhibit rotation typically greatest at the apical vertebra.  About 4% of adolescents will develop scoliosis with about 70% of those […]