Kyphosis Learning Center

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Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Mild back pain; Fatigue; Tenderness and stiffness in the spine; Round back appearance; Difficulty breathing (in severe ...
Causes
Kyphosis is a spinal deformity that can result from trauma, developmental problems, or degenerative disease. Kyphosis c...
Tests
Physical examination by a health care provider confirms the abnormal curvature of the spine. The doctor will also look ...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder: Congenital kyphosis requires corrective surgery at an early age; Scheue...
Drugs
  • No known drug therapy
Risk Factors
  • Adolescent Boys
  • Adolescent girls with Poor Posture
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
Complications
Disabling back pain; Neurological symptoms including leg weakness or paralysis; Decreased lung capacity; Round back def...
Prevention
Treating and preventing osteoporosis can prevent many cases of kyphosis in the elderly. Early diagnosis and bracing of ...
Doctor Specialties
  • Orthopedic surgeon

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