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2003 Outlook Good in Untreated Idiopathic Scoliosis Medscape

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Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/448888

Description: Outlook Good in Untreated Idiopathic Scoliosis
Medscape Medical News
Feb. 4, 2003 — A landmark trial reported in the Feb. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association assessed the natural history of untreated late-onset idiopathic scoliosis (LIS) and showed that patients had little functional impairment, aside from back pain and cosmetic concerns. However, those with large Cobb angles may develop pulmonary problems. Report on JAMA. 2003;289:559-567, 608-609

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Laurie Barclay MD
Institution: Medscape
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Language: English

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