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Quiz: Do You Know Everything You Need To Know About Scoliosis?

Medically reviewed by Amit M. Shelat, D.O.
Written by Kelly Crumrin
Posted on February 3, 2022

Ninety percent of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) develop scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine from side to side. Since scoliosis is so prevalent among people with SMA, it’s important to know as much as possible about the condition and ways to manage it for better quality of life.

Take the quiz below to find out how much you know about scoliosis and its treatments.

Need a refresher? Read more about scoliosis in spinal muscular atrophy.

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Posted on February 3, 2022
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Amit M. Shelat, D.O. is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American College of Physicians. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Learn more about him here.
Kelly Crumrin is a senior editor at MyHealthTeam and leads the creation of content that educates and empowers people with chronic illnesses. Learn more about her here.

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