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Adolescent Scoliosis Bridwell

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Description: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral (side) curvature of the spine that can occur in children aged 10 to maturity. The spine may curve to the left or right. Sometimes AIS may start at puberty or during an adolescent growth spurt.

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Author/Contact: Bridwell
Institution: Keith Bridwell MD
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Aug 09 2007