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Other types of kyphosis can appear in infants or teens due to malformation of the spine or wedging of the spinal bones over time.
One type of kyphosis, called Scheuermann's disease, is the most common, requiring attention of a medical professional. Learn more.
Rarely, severe kyphosis can pinch the spinal cord or nerve roots. To correct this, surgery may be needed. The most common procedure is spinal fusion, where the ...
Medications. Kyphosis treatment may include: Pain relievers. If over-the-counter medicines — such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen ...
When kyphosis occurs, the vertebrae in the spine become more wedge shaped. Jamal McClendon Jr., M.D.. Neurosurgery. Mayo Clinic. "Kyphosis is a condition where, ...
Mayo Clinic's kyphosis care team includes orthopedic surgeons and doctors trained in imaging (radiologists), physical medicine and rehabilitation, and bone ...
This exaggerated, forward rounding of the back is often caused by osteoporosis in older women. Spinal malformations can cause kyphosis in infants or teens.
Research. Mayo Clinic doctors and researchers are studying ways to improve the diagnosis and treatment of kyphosis. Publications. See a list of publications ...
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