What parents should know about scoliosis

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It is vital to treat scoliosis as it can become worse as the child grows, eventually having a negative impact on the internal organs. — dpa

The spine has a natural front-to-back curve.

But about 2% of children and adolescents worldwide have an abnormal sideways S- or C-shaped curve of the spine, known as scoliosis.

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