It generally is not alone considered a sign of scoliosis. Scoliosis is best determine by viewing the spine and watching the patient walk. Knee pain can occur with untreated scoliosis as the inequity of the spine and weight distribution can cause undue stress on one or both of the knees. read more
Treatment for hip and leg pain from scoliosis begins with exercise and injections. In this video, Samuel Joseph, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Hospital of Tampa, says that surgery may be considered if the pain and scoliosis is severe. read more