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Etiology of Idiopathic Scoliosis: Current Trends in Research* by Thomas G. Lowe, Michael Edgar, Joseph Y. Margulies, Nancy H. Miller, V. James Raso, Kent A. Reinker, and Charles-Hilaire Rivard J Bone Joint Surg Am Volume 82(8):1157-1157 August 1, 2000 ©2000 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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Etiology of Idiopathic Scoliosis: Current Trends in Research*

by Thomas G. Lowe, Michael Edgar, Joseph Y. Margulies, Nancy H. Miller, V. James Raso, Kent A. Reinker, and Charles-Hilaire Rivard

J Bone Joint Surg AmVolume 82(8):1157-1157

August 1, 2000

©2000 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

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A representative pedigree of a family with multiple members affected with idiopathic scoliosis.

Thomas G. Lowe et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2000;82:1157

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Growth asymmetries that cause the thoracic spine to develop into a lordotic or hypokyphotic posture can substantially alter the normal stress distribution.

Thomas G. Lowe et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2000;82:1157

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Suggested interrelationships among various factors that have a potential role in the etiology of idiopathic scoliosis.

Thomas G. Lowe et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2000;82:1157

©2000 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.