Kyphosis types
Understanding the Condition and Treatment of Cervical Kyphosis
Cervical kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine in the neck. Instead of the spine forming a slight inward curve at the cervical spine, the curve is exaggerated looking more like a “C.” This condition can be mild or severe, and can be caused by many different things.
There are many causes of cervical kyphosis. The condition can be the result of a surgery, such as laminectomy surgery. It can also be caused by degenerative disc disease or trauma to the spine. It can also be a congenital defect that you have from birth.
The symptoms of cervical kyphosis vary greatly. There may be minor changes in the shape of your spine or it can be a major deformity. Chronic pain is the most common symptom. You may also notice changes in your posture, range of motion in the neck, or strength in the neck.
If kyphosis becomes severe, it can lead to further symptoms such as weakness in the arms or legs, loss of grip strength, or difficulty walking. This is due to pressure in the spinal cord. Neurological problems can also occur due to spinal cord pressure. Paralysis from the neck down can even result if the condition is severe and untreated.
An x-ray or an MRI will be performed on your neck to determine the cause of your chronic pain. You should visit your doctor and make sure they perform these tests if you feel you may have this condition. This is the most common way that cervical kyphosis is discovered and diagnosed. Once diagnosed, treatment can begin in earnest.
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Various Types of Kyphosis
There are three kinds of abnormal kyphosis. These are:
- Scheuermann’s kyphosis,
- postural kyphosis,
- congenital kyphosis.
Let’s talk about the most common type first.
The most common type of kyphosis is known as postural kyphosis. This kind of kyphosis seems to be very common in girls, more so than in boys. It is usually noticed when children enter the adolescent stage.
The cause of this is due to a very poor posture. It is also caused by the muscles of the spine and back weakening. During postural kyphosis, the vertebrae are Read the rest of this entry »
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Scheuermann’s kyphosis
Sometimes known as Scheuermann’s disease, this type of kyphosis usually becomes apparent in early adolescence. It is a more severe deformity than the more usual postural kyphosis.
Scheuermann’s kyphosis is congenital and may be an inherited condition. Any of the vertebra between the neck and the lower part of the rib cage can be involved, becoming wedge shaped as the condition develops. Read the rest of this entry »
Postural kyphosis
The most common type of kyphosis is postural kyphosis. The two main reasons that are considered to cause it are
- Slouching, bad posture habits, poor work environment in younger people, or
- Changes due to natural aging or osteoporosis in older people.
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Scheuermann’s kyphosis type
This type of kyphosis is the most common form of abnormally curved ‘hunchback’ in young people. Scheuermann’s kyphosis occurs during growth and is caused by the vertebrae becoming wedge shaped. The condition develops in young people as the bones are growing, and is more common in males.
The causes of Scheuermann’s kyphosis are not known. Some characteristics of this type of kyphosis are:
- It often appears to be an inherited trait, running in families. Read the rest of this entry »
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Congenital kyphosis type
Congenital kyphosis is where someone is born with a defect or abnormality of the spine. The incomplete forming of the vertebra in the spine includes:
- Defect in the formation of part or all of the spinal bones.
- Fusing of some vertebra to the front (anterior) or at the back (posterior)
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