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Can Misalignment In The Lower Spine Mean Scoliosis?
Can the term scoliosis be applied to small misalignments in the lower spinal. If so, how is it distinguished
From larger areas of curvature . And does term spondylolesthesis (?sp) have a specific meaning
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Donna
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Guess I'll just get a medical dictionary myself,
From larger areas of curvature . And does term spondylolesthesis (?sp) have a specific meaning
Thanks
Donna
YYYY@YYYY
Guess I'll just get a medical dictionary myself,
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Scoliosis normally involves large areas of curvature. It refers to curvature of the spine to the side with either of a c curvature or s curvature.
Spondylolisthesis does have a specific meaning. It refers to the forward movement of one of the vertebra . It slips forward over the vertebra below it.
I hope this helps
Scoliosis normally involves large areas of curvature. It refers to curvature of the spine to the side with either of a c curvature or s curvature.
Spondylolisthesis does have a specific meaning. It refers to the forward movement of one of the vertebra . It slips forward over the vertebra below it.
I hope this helps
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