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Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder: Congenital kyphosis requires corrective surgery at an early age; Scheuermann's disease is treated with a brace and physical therapy. Occasionally surgery is needed for large (greater than 60 degrees), painful curves; Mult...[read article]

Tests for Kyphosis

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Thoracolumbar Spine X-Ray
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Bone radiography is a way to take pictures of bones. Low dose radiation (x-rays) is passed through the body, producing images of the bones on film.  More
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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
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Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmospher...  More
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the chest is a noninvasive imaging method that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the c...  More
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light. In a health care setting, a machines sends are individual x-ray particles, called photons. ...  More
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Medical Procedures for Kyphosis

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Application of Back Brace
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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 Kyphosis

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Kyphoplasty
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Spinal fusion is surgery to fuse spine bones (vertebrae) that cause you to have back problems. Fusing means two bones are permanently placed together so there is no...  More
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Vertebroplasty
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Self Care for Kyphosis

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Although aerobic workouts like walking or running are important, they can't take the place of strength training when it comes to building and preserving muscle.  More
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