DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis. The curve is 19 degrees, and I've read that it could get worse with time. Will she need to wear a brace? It sounds like ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with scoliosis. The curve is 19 degrees, and I have read that it could worsen with time. Will she need to wear a brace? Or is surgery ...

Dear Doctor K: My granddaughter has scoliosis. What is the best treatment option for this condition? Dear Reader: For readers who may not be familiar with the condition, I'll start by explaining what ...

Scoliosis can impact infants all the way up to the elderly. Although it may not be painful and shouldn’t affect a kid’s day to day life, it’s important to see a doctor sooner rather than later… To ...

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Scoliosis, an abnormal curving of the spine, affects an estimated 7,000,000 people in the U.S. Sometimes, it's minor. Other times, it can cause significant pain and even impact vital organs. It can ...

When viewed from the side of the body, the spine has two natural curves. The top curve (in the chest area) bends back, while the bottom curve (at the waist) bends forward. When viewed from the back, ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A Valley dancer is back on stage after surgery that corrected her severe scoliosis. It’s all because of a new operation that is an alternative to spinal fusion, which is the ...