Scheuermann's kyphosis can be treated with surgery, but surgery isn't appropriate for every case. When is surgery necessary? Who is a good candidate? How will surgery help? A nurse practitioner answers all those questions.
Easy-to-understand explanation of normal spinal anatomy and how kyphosis changes parts of the spine. Goes into why we have curves in our spine and the different complex components of the spine, such as vertebrae, discs, and nerves.
Scheuermann's disease is a type of kyphosis that occurs when healthy vertebral become wedge shaped.
Treatment for Scheuermann's kyphosis depends on the patient's age, severity of the curve, and the presence of neurological problems.
A chiropractor may be a good option if you have kyphosis. Though chiropractic care cannot reduce the hump associated with kyphosis, its treatments can improve overall spinal motion and reduce pain. Article outlines chiropractic diagnosis and treatmen
This review from the Scoliosis Research Society gives an excellent overview of the types of kyphosis, including Scheuermann’s disease and congenital kyphosis. It also touches on scoliosis because some patients with kyphosis also have scoliosis.
