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Definition of Scoliosis, acquired

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Scoliosis, acquired: Lateral (sideways) curving of the spine that is neither present at birth nor results from a condition that is present at birth.

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