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Kyphosis Learning Center

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Welcome

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

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Symptoms
Difficulty breathing (in severe cases; Fatigue; Mild back pain; Round back appearance; Tenderness and stiffness in th...
Causes
Kyphosis is a spinal deformity. It can be caused by: Degenerative disease (such as arthritis; Developmental problems;...
Tests
Physical examination by a health care provider confirms the abnormal curve of the spine. The doctor will also look fo...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder: Congenital kyphosis requires corrective surgery at an early age; Sche...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
Decreased lung capacity; Disabling back pain; Neurological symptoms including leg weakness or paralysis; Round back d...
Prevention
Treating and preventing osteoporosis can prevent many cases of kyphosis in the elderly. Early diagnosis and bracing o...

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