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📋Overview
Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. The term 'scoliosis' is the modern preferred term and is not a legacy or synonym. It can vary in severity and may be structural or functional. The curvature often appears as an S- or C-shaped curve when viewed from behind.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0036439ICD-10-CM
M41.9M41
MeSH
D012600
SNOMED CT (US)
298382003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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