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13 Treatments for Hunchback

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Tests

2	Medical Procedures

3	Surgical Procedures

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Self Care

Overview

Congenital defects have to be repaired surgically. The procedures are delicate, complicated, and lengthy. Often orthopedic hardware must be placed to stabilize the back bone. At other times, a device called a Milwaukee brace can hold the back in place from the outside. Fitting M...[read article]

Tests for Hunchback

1. Spinal X-Ray Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem:... More
2. Lung Function Tests (LFT) Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well your lungs work. This includes how well you are able to breathe and how well your lungs are able... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Thoracolumbar Spine X-Ray
5. Myelography Myelography is an x-ray examination of the spinal canal. A contrast agent is injected through a needle into the space around the spinal cord to display the spinal c... More
6. MRI of Thoracic Spine Magnetic resonance imaging (or MRI) is a type of noninvasive imaging test that uses magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the inside of the body. Unlike a C... More
7. X-Ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ... More
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Medical Procedures for Hunchback

1. Application of Back Brace
2. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Surgical Procedures for Hunchback

1. Kyphoplasty
2. Spinal Fusion Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure in which two or more vertebrae are permanently joined into one solid bone with no space between them. The vertebrae are the sm... More
3. Vertebroplasty
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Self Care for Hunchback

1. Strengthening Exercises
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