Signs of congenital scoliosis

1. Signs include:

   • A curve to the side or abnormal gibbosity or abnormal swayback
   • Skin abnormalities in the back, such asincreased hair growth, dimples, color changes
   • Abnormal arms or legs
   • Asymmetric shoulders, waists or hips
   • Disproportionate shortness of the trunk compared to the legs
   • Balance disorders
   • Back prominence seen when the person bends forward

• Scoliosis

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