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The following organizations are good resources for information on scoliosis:
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone's spine naturally curves a b...
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- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -- orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/scoliosis-frequently-asked-questions
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases -- www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/scoliosis
- Scoliosis Research Society -- www.srs.org/patients-and-families
- US National Library of Medicine, Genetics Home Reference -- ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis
- US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/scoliosis.html
Review Date:
2/5/2023
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Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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