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Kyphosis Mayo Clinic

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Location: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kyphosis/DS00681

Description: Patient Information
Kyphosis is a forward rounding of your upper back (thoracic spine). Some rounding is normal, but the term "kyphosis" usually refers to an exaggerated rounding, more than 40 to 45 degrees. This deformity is also called round back or hunchback.

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Institution: May Clinic
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Added: Thu Jul 19 2007