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What is a kyphosis?

What is a kyphosis? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (anatomy) the normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions
  2. (pathology) an abnormal convex curvature of the spine in the cervical or lumbar regions of the spine
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His lung exam was significant for limited chest excursion, but he did not have obvious kyphosis or scoliosis.
Chronic pain is perhaps most problematic in people with kyphosis, or curvature of the spine.
In fact, kyphosis is almost always due to osteoporotic fractures of the vertebrae, particularly in the region of the upper back.
Patients with kyphosis often suffer from multiple vertebral fractures over time.
The symptoms of kyphosis may resemble other spinal conditions or deformities, or may be a result of an injury or infection.
An increase in thoracic kyphosis can also result in reduced respiratory capacity.

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