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  • Idiopathic Scoliosis

          This is idiopathic scoliosis. It is commonest in girls and often presents around adolescence. The thoracic curve is usually right sided.The prevalence is around 3% of the population, although less than 10% of curves need treatment.  What factors affect progression of the deformity? -The future growth potential of the patient, i.e. the level of skeletal maturity…