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Medical Conditions - Thoracic Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways tilt of one's spine. And thoracic means pertaining to the thoracic vertebrae of the spine, which lie in the upper back below the neck. In an individual affected by thoracic scoliosis, there will be an appreciable difference in the shoulder heights, level of shoulder blades, and shape of the rib cage.

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Can mild scoliosis be treated in a person suffering from shoulder stiffness, disc degeneration, and facet arthrosis?

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What is the difference between thoracic and lumbar fusion?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and five lumbar vertebrae. The fusion of the body of the vertebrae between the thoracic spine is called a thoracic fusion.

What causes pain in the thoracic spine for several years?

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My x-ray report shows lung fibrosis and thoracic scoliosis. Will they affect my health?

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