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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. |
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Symptoms
Mild back pain; Fatigue; Tenderness and stiffness in the spine; Round back appearance; Difficulty breathing (in sever...
Causes
Kyphosis is a spinal deformity that can result from trauma, developmental problems, or degenerative disease. Kyphosis...
Tests
Physical examination by a health care provider confirms the abnormal curvature of the spine. The doctor will also loo...
Treatments
Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder: Congenital kyphosis requires corrective surgery at an early age; Sche...
Complications
Disabling back pain; Neurological symptoms including leg weakness or paralysis; Decreased lung capacity; 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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