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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...

Objectives
List 5 other causes for kyphosis other than congenital, postural, or Scherermann's kyphosis
Discuss the clinical significance of kyphosis occurring in the thoracolumbar or lumbar spine
Discussion point
How can one determine if a kyphotic deformity is amenable to bracing?

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
See: - Cervical Kyphosis - Congenital Kyphosis: - Congenital Scoliosis: - Scheuermann's Kyphosis - Post Traumatic Kyphosis
Non Traumatic Adult Kyphosis: ...

Orthochina.org Case Presentation March 2006 Lumbar Kyphosis and Spondylolisthesis

Objectives
Describe the development of normal sagittal alignment through childhood
Define the upper limits of normal thoracic kyphosis in the child and adolescent
Discuss treatment methods used for postural kyphosis
Discussion point
What do we really know about postural kyphosis?

Contents -Introduction Indications Relevant Anatomy And Contraindications Workup Treatment Complications Outcome And Prognosis Future And Controversies Pictures Bibliography
Scheuermann thoracic kyphosis is a structural deformity of the thoracic spine, defined by anterior wedging of at least 5° of 3 or more adjacent thoracic vertebral bodies. Further radiographic findings include Schmorl nodes...

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
Discussion: - most common cause of structural kyphosis of thoracic & thoracolumbar spine; - most commonly seen in skeletally immature adolescents; - there is usually a strong hereditary tendency (may be autosomal dominant); - etiology is not known; - criteria for diagnosis: - thoracic kyphosis>...

Account of Scheurmann's Disease

Objectives
Define Scheuermann's kyphosis, including criteria for diagnosis
Describe structural anatomic findings noted in Scheuermann's kyphosis
Describe symptoms and physical findings noted in patients with Scheuermann's kyphosis
Discuss the natural history of Scheuermann's kyphosis
Discuss indications for treatment of Scheuermann's kyphosis
Describe the indications for surgery in patients with Scheuermann's...