Why is surgery indicated for growing children with curves over 45-50 degrees?

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1. Why is surgery indicated for growing children with curves over 45-50 degrees?
2. Discuss recent research in scoliosis from srs.org and POSNA
3. What causes scoliosis?
4. What non-operative options have been shown to help scoliosis?

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