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Scoliosis SCOI

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Description: Overview of causes and treatments. A spine with scoliosis has abnormal curves with a rotational deformity. This means that the spine turns on its axis like a corkscrew. Compare the more subtle curve of the normal spine to the severe curvature of the scoliotic spine

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Institution: SCOI
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Language: English

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Added: Fri Jan 11 2002
Last Modified: Wed Aug 01 2007