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Introduction The term kyphosis describes the spinal curve that results in an abnormally rounded back. Kyphosis can happen at any age. 7459 papers were found when the word ‘kyphosis’ was searched on ‘PubMed’ search engine. The majority of these papers studied kyphosis were related with scoliosis. It was understood that kyphosis was studied in addition to the other deformities in the papers related to the etiology of kyphosis with some exceptional cases. Definition Kyphosis is a forward rounding of the back. Some rounding is normal, but the term "kyphosis" usually refers to an exaggerated rounding of the back. While kyphosis can occur at any age, it's most common in older women. Age-related kyphosis often occurs after osteoporosis weakens spinal …show more content…

Mild cases of kyphosis may produce no noticeable signs or symptoms. When to see a doctor Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice an increased curve in your upper back or in your child's spine. The individual bones (vertebrae) that make up a healthy spine look like cylinders stacked in a column. Kyphosis occurs when the vertebrae in the upper back become more wedge-shaped. This deformity can be caused by a variety of problems, including: • Osteoporosis. This bone-thinning disorder can result in crushed vertebrae (compression fractures). Osteoporosis is most common in older adults, particularly women, and in people who have taken high doses of corticosteroids for long periods of time. • Disk degeneration. Soft, circular disks act as cushions between spinal vertebrae. With age, these disks dry out and shrink, which often worsens kyphosis. • Scheuermann's disease. Also called Scheuermann's kyphosis, this disease typically begins during the growth spurt that occurs before puberty. Boys are affected more often than are girls. The rounding of the back may worsen as the child finishes

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The growth spurts make kids vulnerable to the disease because their bones, muscles, and tendons are growing quickly and not always at the same time. It’s very rare that Osgood-Schlatter disease persists beyond the growing stage. Long-term consequences of Osgood-Schlatter disease is usually minor. Some kids may have a permanent, painless bump below the knee, but in most rare cases, they may develop a painful, bony growth below the kneecap that has to be surgically removed. Osgood- Schlatter’s usually goes away when a teenager's bones stop growing, usually between 14 and 18 years of age.

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Introduction Kyphosis is a spinal disorder involving an excessive outward curve that causes an abnormal rounding of the upper back. It occurs when the spinal bones (vertebrae) in the upper back (thoracic spine) become wedge-shaped and cause deformity. Kyphosis is sometimes called dowager's hump, hunchback, or roundback. It is most common among elderly people, but can happen at any age. There are four main types of kyphosis: Postural kyphosis.

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