What Is Thoracic Scoliosis?
Thoracic scoliosis is a form of scoliosis, a condition characterized by curvature of the spine, which is concentrated in the thoracic spine, the area of spine in the midback. This is a common location for scoliosis, and it can be very problematic for the patient because the curvature can lead to deformities which impede breathing. For this reason, people are usually encouraged to closely monitor thoracic scoliosis and to treat it if it appears to be progressing to a problematic stage.