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Does Kyphoscoliosis Cause Stunted Growth?

I am 18 years old and was born with congenital kyphoscoliosis. Although the curvature of my spine is not extreme I suffer from occasional back aches, my right leg is way thinner and shorter than my left and its sole is rather twisted(mild clubfoot?) and by all I can see, my height is stunted too. Are all these a result of the kyphoscoliosis? And is there anything I can do to make my leg fatter at least?
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Hi dear,I had gone through your question and understand your concern, you should be worried,but not too much.I suggest-
1.Extended exercises for back, crawling on the back as snake,hanging .
2.Do exercises for leg ,but in more amount then for bigger leg.
3.Start swimming,it will make your muscles stronger.
Hope it helps
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Does Kyphoscoliosis Cause Stunted Growth?

Hi dear,I had gone through your question and understand your concern, you should be worried,but not too much.I suggest- 1.Extended exercises for back, crawling on the back as snake,hanging . 2.Do exercises for leg ,but in more amount then for bigger leg. 3.Start swimming,it will make your muscles stronger. Hope it helps