To understand the genesis of the 10-degree threshold, it’s essential to explore the historical context in which this benchmark emerged. Medical professionals, inquisitive about why 10 degrees specifically, embarked on a journey into the annals of medical literature. The 10-degree benchmark introduces a level of diagnostic ambiguity. Patients with spinal curvatures just below this threshold may be left in a gray area, uncertain about the severity of their condition and the appropriate course of action.