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Idiopathic scoliosis is lateral curvature of the spine.

Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis and is present in 2 to 4% of children aged 10 to 16 yr. Boys and girls are equally affected; however, it is 10 times more likely to progress and require treatment in girls.

Last full review/revision February 2008 by Frank Pessler, MD, PhDDavid D. Sherry, MD
Content last modified February 2008

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