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If your child has scoliosis, the recommended treatment will depend on their age, how severe the curve is, and whether its getting worse.

Many children will not need treatment, and only a small number end up having surgery.

There is a separate page about treatments for scoliosis in adults[1].

Treatment is not always necessary for very young children because their spine may straighten as they grow.

But if the curve does not correct itself, theres a small risk it could reduce the space for the organs to grow, so careful monitoring by a specialist is important.

Your specialist may recommend regular examinations and X-rays[2] to monitor th...