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Kyphosis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Scheuermann disease; Roundback

Symptoms

  • mild back pain
  • fatigue
  • tenderness and stiffness in the spine
  • round back appearance

Signs and Tests

Physical examination confirms the abnormal curvature of the spine. The exam should also look for any neurologic changes (weakness or changes in sensation) below the level of the curve.

A spine X-ray will be done to document the severity of the curve and allow serial measurements to be performed.

If there is any question of a tumor, infection or neurologic symptoms then an MRI may be ordered.

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