Kyphosis is a progressive disorder that can affect children or adults in the thoracic or cervical spine. This disorder may cause a deformity described as humpback or hunchback. Read about possible causes and tests doctors use to diagnosis kyphosis.
The cause of your kyphosis depends on what type of kyphosis you have: postural or structural. Postural, not surprisingly, is caused by poor posture, but structural kyphosis is related to problems with parts of the spine. Review typical kyphosis causes.
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.
Postural kyphosis is caused by poor posture, so if you've been diagnosed with that, you need to make a conscious effort to improve how you stand and sit. Follow these quick tips for good posture.
Treatment for Scheuermann's kyphosis depends on the patient's age, severity of the curve, and the presence of neurological problems.
Fixed sagittal imbalance simply means that the spine is curved in a way that prevents someone from standing up straight. An educational article that includes before and after surgery x-rays and photos so that you can see the difference in posture.
