Progression or not progression? How to deal with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis during puberty.
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This article explains that scoliosis can worsen quickly during puberty because of rapid growth, so for families affected by 16p11.2 syndromes—where early or atypical puberty can occur—careful, regular monitoring of growth and spine changes is especially important to catch problems early and guide treatment at the right time.