Kyphosis

Kyphosis is more common in females than males.
What are the symptoms of kyphosis?
The following are the most common symptoms of kyphosis. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: ...
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Kyphosis: Outward curvature of the spine, causing a humped back.
Treatment is by physical therapy and wearing a back brace, and in some cases by surgery.
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Kyphosis
Definition:
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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More on Kyphosis
Hunchback - abnormal outward curvature of the spine in the thoracic region. It is also known as kyphosis and humpback, and in its severe form a noticeable hump is evident on the back. Hunchback may be congenital,...
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Kyphosis is an abnormal outward curvature of the spine at the back, sometimes called hunch back when it occurs in the upper back. Marfan patients may develop kyphosis either in the upper (thoracic) spine or the lower (lumbar) spine.
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Having a kyphosis may contribute to a lordosis
developing
In fact, having a kyphosis may contribute to a lordosis developing. It's about trying to correct the imbalance created by the excessive outer curve.
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With multiple fracture s kyphosis, a forward hump-like curvature of the spine (think the Hunchback of Notre Dame) may result. Pressure on the spinal cord may occur producing symptoms of numbness, tingling, or weakness.
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Other effects include enlargement of jaw and other facial bones; overgrowth of bone and cartilage in the joints, causing arthritis, back pain, and curvature of the spine (kyphosis); swelling of the face, lips, and tongue; ...
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If this trend is not stopped, it may lead to chronic back problems for children in their adulthood including curvature of the spine (scoliosis and kyphosis).
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Bowlegs
Forward projection of the breastbone (pigeon chest)
Bumps in the rib cage (rachitic rosary)
Asymmetrical or odd-shaped skull
Spine deformities (spine curves abnormally, including scoliosis or kyphosis)
Pelvic deformities ...
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Severe recurrent pulmonary infections
Progressive movement disorder with confinement to a wheelchair
Malignant disease, especially lymphoma, that can result in death
Diabetes
Progressive scoliosis and kyphosis ...
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Indications: severe spondylolisthesis, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and pseudarthrosis (failed previous fusion). Note: FDA and manufacturer's site show tradename in all caps as "SOCON." Mfg: Aesculap.
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Roundback (Kyphosis)
Roundworm Infestation (Pinworm Infestation)
Roundworm Infection
RPGN (Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis)
RSV Infection
Rubella
Rubeola (Measles)
Rubeola (Measles)
Runner's Toe (Toenail Conditions)
Runner's Knee
Ruptured Disk ...
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