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    Kyphosis - Overview

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    Also known as: roundback, hunchback, kelso's hunchback
    An abnormality of the spine causing excessive curvature of the upper back. This causes pain and stiffness.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Common for ages 60 and older
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    More common in females
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • The causes include:
    • Osteoporosis
    • Disk degeneration
    • Scheuermann’s Disease
    • Syndromes
    • Fractures
    • Injuries (trauma)
    • Spondylolisthesis- slipping of one vertebra on another
    • Infections such as tuberculosis
    • Connective tissue disorders
    • Birth defects like spina bifida
    • Hormone diseases
    • Conditions such as muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis, Paget’s Disease

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    The symptoms include

    • Pain in the middle or lower back
    • Rounded back appearance
    • Stiffness and tenderness in spine
    • Fatigue
    • Difficulty in breathing (in severe cases)

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    What causes thoracic kyphosis?
    In cases that are identified medically, there is substantial disability from pain and increased thoracic kyphosis. Only about a quarter of vertebral fractures result from falls, and most result from routine activities such as bending or lifting light objects.
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    Treatment

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    Treatment procedure of kyphosis depends upon the causes and symptoms.

    Medication

    Analgesics: To relieve pain.

    Acetaminophen . Ibuprofen

    Bisphosphonates: Helps bone strengthen.

    Alendronate . Risedronate . Ibandronate . Zoledronic acid

    Supplements: Vitamin D and calcium helps maintain good bone density.

    Vitamin D . Calcium

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves physical examination and imaging tests.

    Common tests & procedures

    X-ray: X-ray of spine is taken to detect the degree of curvature and any deformities of spine.

    CT scan: CT scan of spine provides a more detailed image as compared to X-ray.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): MRI of spine is performed to detect the presence of any tumor along the spine.

    Blood test: Done if an infection such as tuberculosis is suspected.

    Nerve conduction velocity (NCV): Test to check the nerve conductions, in case of numbness and muscle weakness.

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    Kyphosis: Causes, Reversal, Therapies, and Surgery

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