About Kyphosis

Causes and Symptoms
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of Kyphosis are:- Abnormally curved spine
- Back pain and stiffness
- Severe cases of kyphosis have the potential of affecting lungs, other tissues and nerves causing serious health issues
Causes
This spinal deformity can happen due to variety of spinal disorders or conditions that include:- Osteoporosis – Disorder that causes bone-thinning resulting in crushed vertebrae
- Disk degeneration – Shrinking and drying of spinal discs with age
- Cancer as well as cancer treatment
- Scheuermann’s disease – Hereditary disorder
- Birth defects
Kyphosis Surgery and Other Treatment
Surgery is suggested when the spinal curve is extremely severe and starts pinching the nerve roots and spinal cord. Spinal fusion is the most common surgery for kyphosis and it helps in reducing the degree of curvature by fusing two or more vertebrae that are affected. Other treatments for Kyphosis include:- Medications – Pain relievers and osteoporosis drugs
- Physical Therapy – Exercises and bracing
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