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6. Birth Defects

Although it is unusual, congenital disabilities are a possible cause of scoliosis. Only a handful of newborns will present characteristics associated with congenital disabilities. Some, such as those that affect the bones in the spine, may lead to scoliosis. In some cases, babies can are born with scoliosis, which is known as congenital scoliosis. The severity and the extent of each condition differ from person to person and is dependent on some variables including fetal development and the period in which the defects are found. Your doctor will provide you with further information regarding congenital disabilities.

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