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Congenital Scoliosis

Congenital scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that is the result of malformations of the vertebral of the spine. The early stages of development of the spine happens during the 3rd-6th week of pregnancy. If there is an abnormality with the development, congenital scoliosis can occur. Example of congenital malformations of the spine include hemivertebra and spina bifida.