SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT PROTOCOL Earlier we detect the spine curve better is the treatment. Never ignore the minor curves because as child grows those curves become very Severe I always check patient clinically and then will do necessary xrays of the patient On xrays we measure the curve angle and decide the severity of the curve Curves less than 20 degree needs exercise and observation or may be bracing if growth potential is significant. Curves between 20 to 45 usually treated with spine brace to halt progression and for Correction Curves around 50 degrees need surgical correction. With recent advances the risk of surgery has significantly reduced and benefit of the surgery is huge. So always opt for surgery as it will make your normal for the all life.