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I know a couple of people who have 150+ degree curves, and a handful who have had 100+. You might be interested to look at the thread Linda posted, titled "Pretty Inspiring" - it has a link to an article about a girl with a 160 degree curve.
Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
Thankfully, curves >100 degrees have become relatively rare in the U.S. That's not the case in many under-developed countries. Here is a link that might be of interest:
Dr. Boachie frequently shows case studies of patients he treats in Ghana and Barbados. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything with a quick search. If you're really motivated to see some of the most extreme cases, I'm sure you can find something.
--Linda
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation
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