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Kyphosis (from Greek κυφός (kyphos) 'hump') is an abnormally excessive convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Abnormal inward concave lordotic curving of the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine is called lordosis .
In Germany, a standard treatment for both Scheuermann's disease and lumbar kyphosis is the Schroth method, a system of specialized physical therapy for scoliosis and related spinal deformities. [13] The method has been shown to reduce pain and decrease kyphotic angle significantly during an inpatient treatment program. [14] [15]
Kyphoscoliosis describes an abnormal curvature of the spine in both the coronal and sagittal planes. It is a combination of kyphosis and scoliosis.This musculoskeletal disorder often leads to other issues in patients, such as under-ventilation of lungs, pulmonary hypertension, difficulty in performing day-to-day activities, and psychological issues emanating from anxiety about acceptance among ...
Symptoms for spinal tumors may vary due to factors such as the type of tumor, the region of the spine, and the health of the patient. Back pain is the most common symptom and it can be a problem if the pain is severe, has a time frame that lasts longer than it would for a normal injury, and becomes worse while laying down or at rest.
Clinical findings include back pain, paraparesis, kyphosis, sensory disturbances, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. [5] Signs of associated extraskeletal tuberculosis include cough, expectoration, swollen lymp nodes, diarrhea, and abdominal swelling. [5] The earliest and most common symptom is back pain, which worsens with activity.
2 Signs and symptoms. 3 Causes. 4 Diagnosis. ... Lumbar kyphosis is an abnormally straight ... sometimes leading to muscle pain or spasms. It is a common postural ...
Gibbus deformity is a form of structural kyphosis typically found in the upper lumbar and lower thoracic vertebrae, where one or more adjacent vertebrae become wedged. Gibbus deformity most often develops in young children as a result of spinal tuberculosis and is the result of collapse of vertebral bodies.
Kyphosis (left) and scoliosis (right) depicting iliocostal contact (a) Symptoms: Pain in the lower rib, flank, groin, thigh, or buttocks. Causes: Contact between the ribs and the iliac crest: Risk factors: Osteoporosis, hyperkyphosis, and scoliosis: Diagnostic method: Physical examination, x-ray, CT scan: Treatment: Orthosis, nerve blocks ...