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How To Treat Mild Scoliosis Towards Left Of The Spine?

my son who is 15 years old got pain in back and we went to an orthopedic surgon for the check up. He asked us to have MRI, and the reports says that he has mild scoliosis towards left on his spine. Since he is so young can that be cured forever? He is a tennis player and can he play the game in his near future?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Treatment of scoliosis depends upon the degree of curvature of spine. Since he is 15 usual treatment is with brace and physiotherapy. Also we have to search for the cause of scoliosis like wedge vertebra or hemivertebra. If there is pathology which is leading to scoliosis and curvature more than 30 degree it should be treated surgically. Visit expert spine surgeon nearby you and get it done. Scoliosis is totally curable with proper treatment and he can continue all hid sports activities even after surgery. All the best.
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How To Treat Mild Scoliosis Towards Left Of The Spine?

Dear patient Treatment of scoliosis depends upon the degree of curvature of spine. Since he is 15 usual treatment is with brace and physiotherapy. Also we have to search for the cause of scoliosis like wedge vertebra or hemivertebra. If there is pathology which is leading to scoliosis and curvature more than 30 degree it should be treated surgically. Visit expert spine surgeon nearby you and get it done. Scoliosis is totally curable with proper treatment and he can continue all hid sports activities even after surgery. All the best.