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What is An excessive concave curvature of the thoracic spine?
Either Scoliosis or Kyphosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, primarily in the thoracic region. Kyphosis is the forward bending of the thoracic region, the "round back" deformity.
What is reverse kyphosis?
The term kyphosis, refers to an abnormal and exaggerated rounding of the spine. To use an example, the Hunchback of Notre Dame had kyphosis. Kyphosis refers to the normal convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions.
Increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine?
kyphosis
Which condition is a bowing of the back usually at the thoracic level?
kyphosis
Kyphosis is an exaggerated thoracic curvature and in?
Kyphosis is an excessive outward curvature of the spine, typically occurring in the thoracic region. It can result in a rounded or hunched back posture. Treatment options for kyphosis may include physical therapy, bracing, or surgery, depending on the severity and underlying cause.
What famous person has kyphosis?
We all have a kyphosis in our thoracic spine...it is the normal curve. As such, your question likely needs more detail.
In describing abnormal curvatures it could be said that what is an exaggerated thoracic curvature?
Kyphosis
What is sheuermanns disease?
Is juvenile kyphosis or juvenile osteochondrosis resulting in a malformed thoracic and lumbar spine.
What are some diseases that begin with letter k?
Kyphosis is one, it is an excessive curvature of the thoracic spine.
Kyphosis may develop in what areas of the spine in those suffering from Marfan syndrome?
Marfan patients may develop kyphosis either in the upper (thoracic) spine or the lower (lumbar) spine.
In describing abnormal curvatures it could be said that kyphosis is an exaggerated thoracic curvature and in what the vertebral column is displaced laterally?
Kyphosis is an excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine, causing a rounded or hunched posture. Scoliosis, on the other hand, is a lateral deviation or sideways displacement of the vertebral column, resulting in an S or C-shaped curve.
What does dorsal kyphosis mean?
An exaggerated curvature of the thoracic (upper back). The curvature is outward which gives the appearance of a hump or rounded upper back.
