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What is mild levoconvex scoliosis in the thoracic spine measuring 10 degrees?
It is mild. It might look somthing like this - /
Can a mild levoconvex scoliosis be caused by a vehicle accident?
Not likely. Scoliosis isn't usually caused by accidents, but of a birth defect showing up near adolesence and gets worse and more visable over time.
How old is to young to have scoliosis surgery?
I was 18 months old when I had my first operation of scoliosis however mine was a bad case of scoliosis.
How serious is scoliosis?
It all depends on the degree of your curve, I had around an 85 degree curve, and had to have surgery. but it could be smaller, and you wouldn't have to do anything about it.
How is scoliosis different from kyphosi's?
Scoliosis is when the spine is twisted or curved (to some degree) which would often make one hip more prominent than the other or your shoulders at different heights. Kyphosis is when the spine actually 'hunches' forward. As blunt and terrible as it sounds, if you have a very high degree of scoliosis, your back may look like a less severe version of a hunchback. I'm no doctor, but I have experienced both Scoliosis and Kyphosis, so this is what I understand them to be.
Is scoliosis serious?
Yes it is serious, but not generally life threatening. it depends on the type of curve and degree of curvature. scoliosis can put pressure and the heart and lungs which, if not treated can cause serious problems.
Does massage therapy help a person with scoliosis?
It helps the pain but it doesn't reduce the degree of the spine by allot.
How does scoliosis affect your body?
It depends on how severe the curvature (what DEGREE) is. It can give you back pain, cause your hips to look "crooked", & sometimes your back goes numb (I only speak from personal experience here).
Should you do a physically demanding job with scoliosis?
yes, you can do anything with scoliosis, however you will be EXHAUSTED afterwards depending on how bad you have it i did karate with a 73 degree curve, found it hard to breathe afterwards. just be careful
Is a 90 degree angle in scoliosis bad and is it considered a disability?
Yes it is quite severe. Anything over 70 degrees is considered severe scoliosis. And yes it is considered a disability, especially if it keeps you from working.
What is the degree of 18 monomial?
What is the degree of 18 as a monomial
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
