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While measuring the height of a 12-year-old girl, the primary care provider noted a deviation of the girl's spine. This was quantified as being a right curve scoliosis of approximately 10 degrees deviation. Which treatment option is most appropriate?

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i believe if it is under 15degrees braces are not needed but higher than 15 is reccomended

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User Slow Harry
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Hi !

The use of surgery or braces is not indicated with a 10-degree curvature.

- Observation and no active treatment

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