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Kyphosis Medical Condition OrthoSpine

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Description: Patient Information
When seen from the side, the spinal column has a number of gentle curves due to the shape and alignment of the vertebrae (the way they are stacked upon another). Kyphosis refers to a hunching, or forward curvature in the spine. In a healthy spine the thoracic levels have some degree of kyphosis (ranging from around 25 to 55 degrees). When the degree of kyphosis is above the normal values then some form of treatment may be required.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Farcy & Schwab
Institution: OrthoSpine
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jul 19 2007