{"id":37,"date":"2020-09-25T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scolicare.wpengine.com\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2020-09-25T09:00:29","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T09:00:29","slug":"patients-adult-scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/what-is-scoliosis\/patients-adult-scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Scoliosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"backgroundgradient\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-182e7729 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-c8e831a7\">Adult Scoliosis<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-0b6c58cb P1-Regular\">Adult scoliosis can affect a wide variety of individuals, including those who may have had scoliosis since adolescence, or those who have developed it later in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"c_bread_crum\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-7f1c7953 grid-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns c_align_item is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/\"><svg style=\"margin-bottom: -3px; padding-right: 5px;\" width=\"18\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M7.54916 1.45316C8.38719 0.746164 9.61281 0.746163 10.4508 1.45316L17.2008 7.1477C17.7076 7.57521 18 8.20446 18 8.86745V18.6704C18 19.6369 17.2165 20.4204 16.25 20.4204H13.25C12.2835 20.4204 11.5 19.6369 11.5 18.6704V13.6704C11.5 13.2562 11.1642 12.9204 10.75 12.9204H7.25C6.83579 12.9204 6.5 13.2562 6.5 13.6704V18.6704C6.5 19.6369 5.7165 20.4204 4.75 20.4204H1.75C0.783502 20.4204 0 19.6369 0 18.6704V8.86745C0 8.20446 0.292405 7.57521 0.799155 7.1477L7.54916 1.45316Z\" fill=\"#00B3D7\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-50f2da8e\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-fa9edf3f\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b282baa5\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"733\" class=\"gb-media-3455f55c\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-adult-image1.jpg\" title=\"Patients-adult-image1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-adult-image1.jpg 569w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-adult-image1-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-6611417a\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-4865bfd1 we_are_scoliCare\">About Adult Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>Scoliosis is often thought of as a condition that only affects teenagers. In fact, scoliosis can develop at any time. There are two main types of adult scoliosis. Pre-existing (usually adolescent scoliosis), which becomes known as&nbsp;<strong>Adolescent Scoliosis in Adult (ASA)<\/strong>; and the development of a new scoliosis, usually as a result of spinal degeneration. This is known as&nbsp;<strong>Degenerative De-Novo Scoliosis (DDS)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adults with ASA may or may not have previously been diagnosed with adolescent scoliosis. ASA may be progressive or stable, depending on the individual case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In those with a previous diagnosis of AIS, monitoring progression is as easy as comparison of current X-rays to adolescent X-rays. In those where the scoliosis is discovered in adulthood, determining if the scoliosis is a pre-existing adolescent condition or a new onset of degenerative scoliosis can be dif\ufb01cult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degenerative De-Novo Scoliosis usually develops in middle aged and older adults and is typically seen starting around 45 years of age onwards. Because DDS is a result of degenerative instability, it is almost always progressive. However the main complaint usually associated with DDS is lower back pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortunately, treatments such as&nbsp;<a href=\"\/denver-colorado\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-adult-scoliosis-bracing\/\">custom bracing<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/denver-colorado\/patients-scolibalance\/\">scoliosis specific exercise rehabiliation<\/a>&nbsp;offer options for patients with adult scoliosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-497c4cc1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button c_bg_btn_all is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-3-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/denver-colorado\/patients-scoliosis-case-studies\/\">Case Studies<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39470\" style=\"width: 44px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/arrow-up-outline.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-6893164f\">\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-efc08a13\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-e4b03d3a\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-8633eb8a we_are_scoliCare\">Common Signs of Adult Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-02a4a4b4\"><strong>Early detection of adult scoliosis is important, and any changes or visual indications should be assessed by a scoliosis clinician.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-5ca39353\">Common indicators for adults can include:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>Pain (related to the curve itself or the compression of the spinal nerves)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postural changes\/collapse including a forward lean or hunch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant loss of standing or sitting height<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact on movement and quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-1f609cfb\">These symptoms can co-exist with other clinical factors such as history of surgery, family history of scoliosis, menopause or a diagnosis of osteopenia\/osteoporosis, all of which can have a compounding effect on scoliosis progression.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-598e6c69\">If you\u2019ve noticed a change, and have questions about the chance of progression or suitable treatment options, contact our friendly team.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-497c4cc1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button c_bg_btn_all is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-3-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/denver-colorado\/patients-contact\/\">Contact Us for an Assessment<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39470\" style=\"width: 44px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/arrow-up-outline.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-45435334\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-a6dd3e63\" alt=\"Pain and Adult Scoliosis\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lower-back-pain.png\" title=\"Lower back pain\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section gb-element-066534fe\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-2b8ddf6e\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-63f3d882 we_are_scoliCare\">Pain and Adult Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-7cb29aa0\">Although some forms of adult scoliosis can be progressive, the main complaint is usually lower back pain. Often this pain is severe and little relief has been found from usual medical and complementary care. A common misunderstanding still perpetuated by most health professionals is that scoliosis does not cause pain. This is not true. This notion has come about because the majority of children suffering from adolescent idiopathic scoliosis do not present with a primary complaint of pain and quite often even large deformities in children do not cause pain.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-470150f0\">This misconception has led to a diagnostic and treatment approach that largely ignores the role of scoliosis in chronic lower pain in adults and, as a result, less than satisfactory outcomes for many of these patients.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-98ff1cb9\">In adults over the age of 60 years, it is estimated that up 35.5% will have an adult scoliosis, with estimates as high as 68% reported in patients aged 60-90 years*.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-201f8871\">The pain seen in adult scoliosis is not related to the size of the curve. Several good studies show there is little to no relationship between the size of the curve and pain. i.e a 20 degree and a 55 degree curve have the same chance of causing pain in an adult.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-text gb-text-de413a5b\"><em>*Schwab F, Dubey A, Gamez L, Benchikh El Fegoun A, Hwang K, Pagala M and Farcy J-P . Adult scoliosis: prevalence, SF-36, and nutritional parameters in an elderly volunteerpopulation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2005 May 1;30(9):1082-5. doi: 10.1097\/01.brs.0000160842.43482.cd<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gbp-section__inner gb-element-ad11ca2c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-0dafb27c\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-f805779e\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/how-ais-is-diagonised-scaled.jpg\" title=\"ScoliCare - Wahroonga Clinic\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-218d34a8\">\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><strong>There are Two Key Factors Related to Pain in Adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c_list_set\">\n<li>Location of the curve. Almost all complaints of pain in adult scoliosis are of lower back pain. The majority of new DDS curve are lower back curves. It is rare for a single curve in the upper spine to cause lower back pain. However in some cases patients with ASA who have an \u201cS\u201d shaped curve, the bottom half of the curve in the lower back may cause pain as an adult.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance of the spine. What is meant by \u201cbalance\u201d is the forward\/backwards, left right\/shift of the spine that does not necessarily related to the size of the curve. Most importantly adults with scoliosis who have a forward shifted posture, or those that are bent forward, will develop more pain than those in a neutral or backwards shifted posture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-f5da302a\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8179f410\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-14ebb5a5 we_are_scoliCare\">Treatments for Adult Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs gb-tabs-f22fcba3\" data-opened-tab=\"1\" data-transition=\"fade\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__menu gb-tabs__menu-513ef8f8\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-9cd59718 gb-block-is-current\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-9cd59718\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42468\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overview-backup-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Overview<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-e576147a\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-e576147a\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43545\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/exercise-gym-svgrepo-com-1.png\" alt=\"\">Exercise<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-08f39f92\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-08f39f92\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42471\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/refreshing-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Bracing<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"gb-tabs__menu-item gb-tabs__menu-item-537cf008\" role=\"tab\" id=\"gb-tab-menu-item-537cf008\">\n<span class=\"gb-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-42472\" style=\"width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/surgery-operation-surgeon-operating-room-svgrepo-com.png\" alt=\"\">Surgery<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__items gb-tabs__items-f3ba1e69\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item gb-tabs__item-open\" id=\"gb-tab-item-c68eb952\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-b975caa1\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-1217d2d2\">The usual care recommended for patients suffering back pain with adult scoliosis is pain killers, anti-in\ufb02ammatory or other drug treatments, back strengthening exercises, surgical decompression and the whole range of other medical and complementary treatments used to treat common lower back pain. On the whole these treatments do not manage the pain over the medium to long term as they generally do not help to treat the underlying condition causing the pain, which is the scoliosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-5150db09\">Specialised conservative scoliosis treatments and specialised surgical treatments have been developed to treat adult scoliosis. Unfortunately as adult spines have \ufb01nished growing, the potential to make correction is limited to the inherent \ufb02exibility of the scoliosis and is usually very limited. However in many cases, the scoliosis need not be corrected to reduce pain. As the majority of adult scoliosis patients suffering pain do so because of the altered spinal balance and not because of the size of the curve, both conservative and surgical treatments that specialise in treating adult scoliosis can be bene\ufb01cial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-ad00fa95\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Patients-Adolecent-bracing-1-1.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Adolecent-bracing-1 (1)\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-93040247\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-56eb026d\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-47179360\">In some cases, pain relief and stabilisation can be achieved with intensive scoliosis specific exercise rehabilitation, such as ScoliBalance\u00ae, which works on spinal balance and improving spinal balance, not just strengthening core muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-bafb855d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/patients-scolibalance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ScoliBalance<\/a>\u00a0is a specialised scoliosis specific exercise program that is tailored to each individual patient according to their curve type, symptoms and treatment goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e2d58604\">By focusing on improvements in spinal balance, ScoliBalance can help to reduce pain. If the curve is flexible, it may also be possible to achieve improvement to body appearance. ScoliBalance may also improve standing balance and reduce fall risk in older adults. While ScoliBalance is very helpful in pain management, it may also aid in slowing the progression of a degenerative curve. However where degenerative progression is present, an adult custom 3D brace should be recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"gb-media-1f552099\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-exercise.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Adult-exercise\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-exercise.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-exercise-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-exercise-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-exercise-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-da15397c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-8e349188\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7e2bb67d\">Scoliosis bracing can potentially be a treatment option for adults with scoliosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-3f024d8b\">Wearing a custom 3D scoliosis brace, designed specifically for an adult patient, can aim to help support the spine, realign posture, reduce pain and improve quality of life for adults with scoliosis. In some cases, adults may only need to wear the brace part time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-b58089fc\">In elderly adults with degenerative scoliosis, low back and leg pain are often the main complaint regarding their scoliosis. In these cases the spine may have some instability in the form of lateral listhesis. Bracing can be very effective in stabilizing the spine and reducing pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-54a568e9\">In younger adults, cosmetic and postural complaints are often the main issue. In these cases a custom 3D designed corrective brace, has the best chance at improving the postural cosmetic concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"gb-media-b4bac2a8\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-bracing.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Adult-bracing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-bracing.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-bracing-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-bracing-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-bracing-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-88737e44\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-03a00506\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-75e769b1\">Surgery may be recommended for those patients who do not respond to non-surgical treatment after a period of time, or when the spinal deformity is severe or getting worse and having a significant impact on their overall quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f7b62883\">Performing surgery on adults can be challenging and carries higher risks. This is particularly true when the patient has osteoporosis, which weakens the bones and makes it harder to attach rods and bone grafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-2d4ee247\">Although surgery may not always provide pain relief, it may be the only viable option when conventional and conservative treatments have been unsuccessful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"gb-media-0bfe48ae\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-surgery.jpg\" title=\"Patients-Adult-surgery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-surgery.jpg 450w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-surgery-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-surgery-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/02\/Patients-Adult-surgery-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-378ab92d\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-bb74df07\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gbp-section__headline gb-text-d30a57be\">Other Types of Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-a8dc11b4\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-c64b1e0c\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-5ffa6cbb some_practical endicons version\">\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a href=\"\/denver-colorado\/patients-scoliosis-bracing\/patients-infantile-scoliosis-bracing\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-adce8499\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scolicare.com\/denver-colorado\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/002-scaled.png\" title=\"002\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c_some_col\">\n<a 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