Curved spine. Coloured side view X-ray of a female patient with kyphosis (curvature of the spine) in her upper back and neck. Kyphosis usually causes a humped or bowed upper back,sometimes resulting in collapsed vertebrae (back bones,red). It can be caused by a variety of spinal disorders,including cancer,fractures,osteoporosis,ankylosing spondylitis and osteochondritis. It can also be caused by a birth defect (congenital deformity) or through incorrect posture. Treatment for kyphosis may include physiotherapy,bracing and osteotomy (cutting and realigning bone). Severe cases may need surgery to insert a metal support in the spine to keep it in the correct position | |
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