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  2. Kyphoscoliosis - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  3. Kyphosis - Wikipedia

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    In Germany, a standard treatment for both Scheuermann's disease and lumbar kyphosis is the Schroth method, a system of physical therapy for scoliosis and related spinal deformities. [18] It involves lying supine, placing a pillow under the scapular region and posteriorly stretching the cervical spine.

  4. Scheuermann's disease - Wikipedia

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    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]

  5. Scoliosis - Wikipedia

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    A 14–15th-century woman who had severe scoliosis, and died at about 35 years, Limburgs Museum, Venlo. There are links between human spinal morphology, bipedality, and scoliosis which suggest an evolutionary basis for the condition. Scoliosis has not been found in chimpanzees or gorillas. [119]

  6. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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    Scoliosis is a common spinal disease in which the spine has a curvature usually in the shape of the letter "C" or "S". This is most common in girls, but there is no specific cause for scoliosis. [5] Only a few symptoms occur for one with this disease, which include feeling tired in the spinal region or backaches.

  7. Rounded shoulder posture - Wikipedia

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    Normal person [left] vs Kyphosis patient [right] Scoliosis [left] vs Normal [right] RSP could be a symptom of some medical conditions, such as kyphosis, scoliosis or ankylosing spondylitis. [23] Kyphosis is a spinal disorder that contributes to excessive curvature of the upper back, [24] leading to a hunched posture and RSP.

  8. Gibbus deformity - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Lordosis - Wikipedia

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    The Scoliosis Research Society has proposed a range of 40° and 60° as measured between the upper endplate of Th12 and the upper endplate of S1. [18] Individual studies, although using other reference points, have found normal ranges up to approximately 85°. [18] It is generally more pronounced in females. [18]

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