most helpful answer it wasn't noticed before because it was either missed or so mild that it was not obvious. it is not likely that scoliosis would progress at age 18 since she has likely stopped growing (even though she is short). i do not know the number of degrees of her curve or the location of the curve but there is a good chance that there is no need to worry. only her doctor -- someone that can review her x-ray films (assuming she had them) -- can offer a specific recommendation.
my daughter went for a college sports physical and was diagnosed with mild scoliosis. why wasn't this diagnosed before? . she is now 18 years old and has been for many sports' physicals because she plays soccer. her bones quit growing a long time ago and she has been 4ft. 11in. since her early teens. why didn't anyone say something? is there a possiblility that it just now started? .