When the angle of the spinal curve is less than 20 degrees, scoliosis is often considered mild enough to go without treatment ...

Mckenna Grace is no longer hiding her struggles with scoliosis ... significant if it is greater than 25 to 30 degrees. Curves exceeding 45 to 50 degrees are considered severe and often require ...

Although not all instances require surgery, scoliosis in its progressive form ... At that point, Becca already had a 50-degree curve in her lower back, with a smaller, compensatory curve in ...

Scoliosis may lead asymmetrical shape of the spine and malalignment. Asymmetrical load distribution on the cartilage could be the underlying factor that may lead to osteoarthritis of the knee joint.